# WH Davis wins order for 56 scrap steel wagons from Porterbrook and GBRf

WH Davis signed a deal to build 56 high-volume MWA box wagons for Porterbrook, which will be leased by GB Railfreight to transport scrap metal for 7 Steel UK. The first wagon is scheduled for completion in September 2027.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 56 wagons
- Products: MWA box wagons for scrap steel transport
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [WH Davis](https://endata.com/companies/95553.md)
- [GB Railfreight](https://endata.com/companies/49356.md) (customer)
- [Porterbrook](https://endata.com/companies/95554.md) (customer)
- [7 Steel UK](https://endata.com/companies/95555.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [railbusinessuk.com](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/freight/2026/11/09/wh-davis-wins-scrap-steel-wagon-order-in-a-deal-made-in-britain/), 2026-11-09: "This is a deal made in Britain, for British steelmaking, and that’s something we’re really proud to be part of."

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