Rail
Labels, Nameplates & Decals for Rail Rolling Stock & Infrastructure
Labels and nameplates fitted to rolling stock must satisfy Network Rail, RSSB and ECRM requirements for legibility, permanence and fire performance throughout an operational life that can extend to forty years. Lexicraft has been trusted by rail clients including Alstom and Transport for London to supply identification products that meet these standards at series production volumes.
Rolling Stock Data Plates & Rating Nameplates
Vehicle data plates, bogie rating plates and traction equipment identification must be permanently affixed and legible under inspection conditions defined in RIS-1700-RST and EN 15153. Lexicraft’s custom nameplates are produced in chemically etched and laser-engraved stainless steel and anodised aluminium.
Available as:
- Imperial and metric formats
- Riveted, adhesive or screw-mounted attachment
- EN 45545-2 compliant materials for interior-fitted identification
Typical applications:
- Vehicle and bogie data plates
- Brake performance and traction equipment labels
- Underframe equipment rating plates
Interior Passenger Compartment Labels
Rail vehicle interiors face daily cleaning with alkaline and solvent-based agents, the risk of graffiti and the abrasion of constant passenger contact. Lexicraft supplies custom labels in polycarbonate and aluminium with anti-graffiti hard-coat laminates specified as standard for exposed surfaces.
Fire performance available to:
- EN 45545-2 Hazard Level HL2
- EN 45545-2 Hazard Level HL3 (depending on substrate and ink system)
Typical applications:
- Emergency instructions and passenger alarm placards
- Priority seating and luggage restriction notices
- Saloon layout graphics
Driver Cab & Instrument Panel Overlays
Cab labelling requires precision legend placement and resistance to UV exposure from forward-facing windscreens. Lexicraft’s graphic overlays and control panels are produced to customer DXF and CAD data in polycarbonate and polyester.
Features Include:
- Selective adhesive patterns and snap-fit attachment options
- Embossed switch and button areas
- Aluminium and stainless steel sub-panels for rigid cab fascia applications
- Constructions suitable for periodic maintenance replacement
Used for:
- Traction and braking system diagrams
- Isolating switch and control panels
- Emergency procedure cards and instrument cluster overlays
Fleet Livery & Exterior Decals
TOCs frequently refresh fleet liveries to reflect new franchises, branding updates or accessibility campaigns. Lexicraft’s custom decals are produced by screen and digital print with CAD/CAM cutting, in cast vinyl to precise pantone specifications.
Available as:
- Full bodyshell graphics with dimensional accuracy for curved surfaces
- Computer-cut individual lettering for fleet numbering
- Complete fleet graphics programmes with kitting and application instructions
Infrastructure & Lineside Identification
Rail infrastructure requires durable identification products for a wide range of outdoor and lineside applications. Lexicraft’s custom nameplates for infrastructure are rated to BS EN 12899-1 for outdoor exposure.
Includes:
- Signal equipment and traction power feeder nameplates
- Cable route markers and station asset tags
- Photometric retroreflective options where Network Rail specification requires night-time legibility
Domed Badges for Premium Rolling Stock Interiors
For high-specification passenger interiors — first class carriages, tourist trains and heritage vehicles — domed badges offer a premium three-dimensional finish that resists the daily cleaning agents used in rail carriages over a service life measured in decades.
Used for:
- Seat identification and headrest plaques
- Brand plaques and carriage feature panels
- Heritage and tourist rolling stock interior trim
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Why Choose Lexicraft?
“The Lexicraft team always does a great job of tailoring the product to our needs. The quotation and technical drawings were easy to understand.”
“My experience in working with Lexicraft was very much a positive one. Their professionalism was refreshing and I would welcome the opportunity to work with them again.”
