Scunthorpe steel to be used in new landmark rail route in North Africa
British Steel wins multi-million pound contract to supply the project
Last updated 2nd Apr 2024
Steel produced in Scunthorpe will be used as part of a landmark new rail line in North Africa.
Around 9,500 tonnes of track will be delivered for Egypt's Green Line railway, the country's first fully electrified mainline and freight network which stretches from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, as part of a multi-million pound deal.
The network is 660km long and will carry trains for both passengers and goods up to a maximum speed of 155mph.
British Steel is among a number of suppliers providing rail to the project.
British Steel's commercial manager export, rail, Jerome Bonef, said: "We are delighted British Steel has been awarded this contract and to be involved in such a transformational project for Egypt, which will bring significant improvements to the transport network.
"The British Steel rail business prides itself on providing value solutions to our customers, being easy to trade with whilst providing on-time deliveries with world-leading quality."
Two shipments will be transported from British Steel to the north Egyptian port of Alexandria this month and in June.