GB Railfreight signs deal for new British-built wagons

Porterbrook and GB Railfreight have signed a deal for 56 new MWA wagons. The box wagons are set to be made in Nottinghamshire by WH Davis, and the first unit is set to be complete by September 2027. GB Railfreight will use the wagons to transport recycled material to 7Steel’s Cardiff site, where the material is used to produce UK-made steel. The MWA wagons have a 75m³ capacity and are 25% greater than standard box wagons. “Porterbrook is delighted to support the domestic freight industry by providing UK-built wagons for the purpose of UK-made steel. By working in partnership with GB Railfreight and WH Davies, we’re helping to ensure the sector can continue to meet the changing needs of customers and the industry.” Max Ordish, Porterbrook Head of Freight & Commercial Projects “This is a deal made in Britain, for British steelmaking, and that’s something we’re really proud to be part of. “These wagons will be built in Nottinghamshire, operated by GBRf and used to move recycled material into Cardiff to support steel production. It’s exactly the sort of work we want to be doing, supporting British industry and moving more goods by rail.” Liam Day, Interim Managing Director at GB Railfreight