I bet many of the railways in the African continent are being built by the Chinese companies by Chinese investors.
Incidentally would not the construction be to EU rather than specifically UK standards?
For instance this:
Kenya launches mega $13.8bn railway project
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Built by a Chinese state-owned firm and with funds from the Chinese government, the railway line is expected to dramatically increase trade and boost Kenya's position as a regional economic powerhouse.
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Afterthought: From the OP's link
"Insufficient short-term profit margin is most likely putting UK companies off coming to Africa, says Manaye Ewunetu, managing director of London-based ME Consulting Engineers that specialises in Africa and the Middle East."
British financiers are only interested in quick returns.