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Estimate the value of rail scrap based on global steel commodity index + rail-grade premium.

Rail Scrap Valuation

High-Carbon Steel & Track Material

Estimated Market Price
£360
Per Metric Tonne • Delivered to Yard
Base Price
£350
Rail Premium
+£10

Market Baseline

£350
Typical Range: £350 - £450 / tonne

Grade Adjustments

+£10
Typical Premium: £10 - £50 / tonne
Valuation Formula
Base steel price + High-carbon premium (£10–30/tonne above HMS #1)

Typical Grade Premiums

GradeDescriptionTypical Premium
Standard RailUsed rail sections (R50/R65)+£20
Manganese RailHigh Mn content (non-magnetic)+£45
Short RailCut to foundry size (< 1.5m)+£35
Oversize RailLong lengths requiring cutting+£5

About this Calculator

Market Basis

Global steel commodity index + Rail-grade premium

Typical Value

£395/tonne (November 2025)

Pricing Formula

Base steel price + High-carbon premium (£10–30/tonne above HMS #1)

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