Topic: Derby

Great British Railways HQ – what the shortlisted six have to offer

Around forty communities stepped up and put their hats in the ring to become the new headquarters of the Great British Railways. Now the remaining six finalists have been announced. Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne...Read more

07-07-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Fire closed a major Midlands line and disrupted traffic across the UK

An animal feed factory was totally destroyed in a major blaze at the end of last week. Fire fighting services in the region were at full stretch to contain the blaze, which required the closure...Read more

04-04-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Race hots up in bidding for Great British Railways new headquarters

With the closing date for bids tomorrow (16 March) there is intense competition among communities aspiring to become the headquarters for the new overarching management body, Great British Railways. Despite initial derision, the competition has...Read more

15-03-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

New terminals planned in England and Scotland

New freight terminals planned for Scotland and England have had mixed responses from the neighbours. In central Scotland a new proposal occupying part of a former steel works has met fierce opposition from local residents....Read more

01-04-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton