Derby chosen as the HQ for Great British railways!
New Headquarters Decision. Destination: Derby
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Derby has been given a huge economic boost after being named as the new headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR).
The Department for Transport has confirmed that the city has beaten off competition from locations around the country, including Birmingham, Newcastle and York, to be selected as the home of Britain’s rail network.
It follows a concerted campaign by the city to win GBR called Destination Derby, which was backed by the public, businesses and politicians, not just from Derby and Derbyshire, but across the region.
Councillor Chris Poulter, leader of Derby City Council, which led the bid, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Derby has been selected to become the new home of Great British railways.
“This result is a testament to the hard work of our team, alongside our key rail and city partners based across Derby – we couldn’t have done it without them.”
John Forkin, managing director of Marketing Derby, which played a role in Derby’s campaign, said: “This is wonderful news. We always felt that Derby would be the right decision for GBR but were never complacent.
“I have no doubt that the city will provide the perfect platform from which GBR can operate successfully.”
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Derby Railway Station by Ashley Dace, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons