Fifty-six new freight wagons are set to be built in Nottinghamshire under a deal between Porterbrook and GB Railfreight.
Made by WH Davis, the MWA box wagons will be used to carry recycled material to 7Steel’s site in Cardiff, where it will be used to produce steel made in the UK. The first wagon is expected to be completed by September 2027.
More room for rail freight
Each wagon has a capacity of 75 cubic metres, making it 25% larger than a standard box wagon. That extra space will help GB Railfreight move more recycled material in support of steel production.
The agreement brings together a wagon manufacturer, a rolling-stock owner and a freight operator around a supply chain linking Nottinghamshire with Cardiff. It also keeps the wagon-building work in Britain, while supporting the movement of materials by rail.
Why it matters for Britain
The order supports manufacturing work at WH Davis in Nottinghamshire and helps 7Steel receive recycled material for UK-made steel. It also gives rail freight a practical role in moving materials between English manufacturing and Welsh steelmaking.
