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Our range of equipment for the rail industry

As you hopefully know, we’ve just had a really successful time at Railtex 2017, and in a few weeks we’ll also be at Rail Live – busy times! However, it’s worth explaining a little bit more about the services and products we offer to the rail industry, so here’s a run down. Permanent Way We…

OHLEx 2016 is Nearly Here, are You Ready?

We’re getting geared up and ready for OHLEx 2016 at Chester Racecourse this Wednesday, will you be going? If you’re at all involved in OHL policy and standards, are a rail project engineer, linesman or rigger or involved in any kind of Health and Safety to do with rail transport, then you really should be there.…

Ensuring Safety when Maintaining Rail Equipment

Nobody likes it when there are line repairs taking place, but unfortunately, it has to happen in order to keep the trains running during busy times. In order to keep downtime to a minimum, though, rail companies tend to schedule them during holidays or a quiet periods. Certainly, the aim is to avoid rush hour…

Worlifts at Infrarail 2016 – Come and Meet Us

Worlifts Ltd will be at Infrarail 2016, and we’d love to meet up! Worlifts have been a key player in the rail industry for years, and our dedicated Rail Division can supply both the expertise and products necessary to assist in the installation and maintenance of all types of catenary systems. In particular, and of interest…

Why Should We Electrify the Rail Network?

The railway network in Britain is a cause of many arguments. There are those that would see nothing bad said against them, citing excellent journey times, incredibly scenery and the ability to travel vast distances quickly and efficiently. However, there are others who point out the almost prohibitive cost of travelling at peak times, empty…

The Hendy Report – All About Rail Infrastructure Reform

Britain’s railway network has been growing exponentially for years now. With record numbers of travellers using it more and more each year, it’s not surprising that it’s begging to show the signs of strain. If you’ve ever used a busy commuter route in one of our bigger cities, you’ll know how difficult it is to…

Flying Scotsman – How A Steam Train Captured the Nation’s Imagination

Over the past couple of years, the rail industry has been in state of flux. Firstly there was the promise of billions of pounds of investment in the infrastructure, the electrification of railways and the new HS2 development. This promise then seemed to be in jeopardy as costs spiralled: In particular it points to “staggering…

Railway Electrification and Leicester’s Clock

The electrification of the rail network is a massive undertaking by the current government and it is a major part of infrastructure changes announced in the last parliament. With billions being invested in rail, it’s just one of upgrades that will see Britain’s rail network upgraded to meet the demands of a larger population and…

Come and See Us at Railtex 2015!

From 12-14th May, 2015, the NEC in Birmingham will be host to the 12th international exhibition of railway equipment systems and services. Railtex is the place to see the latest technological innovations across all sectors of the rail industry and it’s the ideal opportunity for companies to show their capabilities. Worlifts is proud to be…

The importance of effective (and bright) site lighting when working near the railroad

Laying railroads requires significant engineering talent and experience and working near railroads requires a high level of experience and stringent health and safety rules. One of the most important aspects of working near a railroad safely involves the use of good site lighting – workers cannot be expected to work in conditions that do not…

Rail Equipment – Simplex A17 Jack Parts Drawing

Portable jacks have been a fundamental part of track maintenance and renewals for many years, available from stock, we can supply a comprehensive selection of jacking products.  All the jacks in our range have been designed specifically to cope with the rigors of constant use out in the field but are lightweight and portable to…

Essential rail safety and avoiding accidents

Even though Britain has one of the safest railways in Europe for both passengers and workers, carrying out regular maintenance or unexpected repairs still requires a lot of care and caution. Rail safety is important and it is easy to be complacent when performing everyday tasks or forget about fundamental responsibilities. Thankfully, associations like the…