SynopsisBritish Steel has successfully delivered rails for the first phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension of West Midlands Metro, the UK's largest ongoing urban transport expansion. More than 21,000 meters of rails were provided for the project, ensuring its progress. Additionally, Metro Mayor Andy Street has signed the UK Steel Charter, reinforcing the commitment to use UK-made steel in vital regional projects.ArticleBritish Steel has achieved a significant milestone by supplying rails for the West Midlands Metro expansion, specifically for the first phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension. This extension project stands as the largest ongoing urban transport development in the United Kingdom.The extension route, which is currently under construction, will branch off from the existing line just east of the Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro stop. It will pass through Tipton and Dudley en route to Brierley Hill, enhancing urban transportation connectivity in the region.The project is set to be executed in two phases, with the first phase leading to Dudley town center expected to open for passenger services in late 2024. The subsequent phase will further extend the route to Brierley Hill.Colas Rail, a partner in the Midland Metro Alliance, conducted a comprehensive review and approval of the manufacturing processes and product quality at British Steel's manufacturing facilities in Scunthorpe.More than 21,000 meters, equivalent to nearly 850 metric tons, of 39E1 Flat Bottom rails have been successfully manufactured and delivered for this vital urban transport expansion. The logistics challenge of safely storing and handling this substantial amount of rail was expertly managed through collaborative efforts between British Steel and Colas Rail. All rail deliveries were completed on schedule during the summer of 2023.Darren Cole, British Steel Account Manager, expressed satisfaction, stating, "The supply of UK Steel into UK rail networks is vital to the wider UK economy, providing significant environmental and social benefits alongside our world-class products. We look forward to providing future supply into the West Midlands network."In a parallel development, Andy Street, Metro Mayor for the West Midlands, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting British steel by signing the UK Steel Charter. This commitment emphasizes the priority of using UK-made steel in essential regional projects.Andy Street highlighted the significance of this commitment: "This initiative can help to increase the amount of high-quality steel manufactured in Britain and increase the supply of British-made steel contributing to key West Midlands projects. I very much hope our decision will encourage others to follow suit –, impacting positively on the supply chain, our region, and indeed the wider UK economy in the months and years ahead."ConclusionBritish Steel has successfully delivered rails for the West Midlands Metro expansion, specifically the initial phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension. This project, the largest urban transport expansion in the UK, will improve connectivity in the region. Additionally, Metro Mayor Andy Street's commitment to the UK Steel Charter reinforces the use of British steel in crucial regional endeavors, supporting local jobs and the economy.
SynopsisBritish Steel has successfully delivered rails for the first phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension of West Midlands Metro, the UK's largest ongoing urban transport expansion. More than 21,000 meters of rails were provided for the project, ensuring its progress. Additionally, Metro Mayor Andy Street has signed the UK Steel Charter, reinforcing the commitment to use UK-made steel in vital regional projects.ArticleBritish Steel has achieved a significant milestone by supplying rails for the West Midlands Metro expansion, specifically for the first phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension. This extension project stands as the largest ongoing urban transport development in the United Kingdom.The extension route, which is currently under construction, will branch off from the existing line just east of the Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro stop. It will pass through Tipton and Dudley en route to Brierley Hill, enhancing urban transportation connectivity in the region.The project is set to be executed in two phases, with the first phase leading to Dudley town center expected to open for passenger services in late 2024. The subsequent phase will further extend the route to Brierley Hill.Colas Rail, a partner in the Midland Metro Alliance, conducted a comprehensive review and approval of the manufacturing processes and product quality at British Steel's manufacturing facilities in Scunthorpe.More than 21,000 meters, equivalent to nearly 850 metric tons, of 39E1 Flat Bottom rails have been successfully manufactured and delivered for this vital urban transport expansion. The logistics challenge of safely storing and handling this substantial amount of rail was expertly managed through collaborative efforts between British Steel and Colas Rail. All rail deliveries were completed on schedule during the summer of 2023.Darren Cole, British Steel Account Manager, expressed satisfaction, stating, "The supply of UK Steel into UK rail networks is vital to the wider UK economy, providing significant environmental and social benefits alongside our world-class products. We look forward to providing future supply into the West Midlands network."In a parallel development, Andy Street, Metro Mayor for the West Midlands, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting British steel by signing the UK Steel Charter. This commitment emphasizes the priority of using UK-made steel in essential regional projects.Andy Street highlighted the significance of this commitment: "This initiative can help to increase the amount of high-quality steel manufactured in Britain and increase the supply of British-made steel contributing to key West Midlands projects. I very much hope our decision will encourage others to follow suit –, impacting positively on the supply chain, our region, and indeed the wider UK economy in the months and years ahead."ConclusionBritish Steel has successfully delivered rails for the West Midlands Metro expansion, specifically the initial phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension. This project, the largest urban transport expansion in the UK, will improve connectivity in the region. Additionally, Metro Mayor Andy Street's commitment to the UK Steel Charter reinforces the use of British steel in crucial regional endeavors, supporting local jobs and the economy.
