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Great British Railways (GBR), a state-owned company, could potentially bring a significant economic and social boost to Crewe, which has a rich history in the railway industry. Crewe's bid to be the headquarters for GBR, which is expected to take over from Network Rail in 2023, is supported by local businesses, community groups, and residents who see the opportunity as a chance to revitalize the town and create jobs.
Crewe has been named as one of the six contenders to become the home of Great British Railways (GBR). As the only town on the shortlist, it will face off against the five cities of Derby, York, Newcastle, Doncaster and Birmingham. The competition will see one of the six picked as the location of the headquarters of GBR. The creation of the new organisation, which will take control of the country's railways, was announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last year.
Before the shortlist was announced, more than 40 towns and cities put forward their bids. Potential locations were asked to address six key points for why they should be chosen: alignment to levelling up principles; connected and easy to get to; opportunities for GBR; value for money; railway heritage and links to the network; and public support.
Music producer, railway enthusiast and Cheshire East resident
Head of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Freightliner Group Limited
Chair of Crewe Town Board
MP for Crewe and Nantwich
In recent weeks we have been speaking to members of the public, local businesses and other people who live and work in Crewe about why the town should be home to the new headquarters for Great British Railways.
Crewe is leading the bid to become the Heart of Rail, a national hub for the future of Britain's railways. If you'd like to support our campaign, get involved, or simply learn more about our vision, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're a business, community group, or an individual passionate about rail innovation and growth, please reach out to us. Together, we can shape the future of transport and put Crewe at the centre of the UK's rail network.
