Newcastle has made the shortlist to have the headquarters of the new body that will run the UK’s railways.
Six towns and cities have been shortlisted to host Great British Railways and a public vote will now help determine which of the areas is chosen. A total of 42 areas originally applied for the role, and Newcastle has now been shortlisted along with Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster and York. Darlington, Stockton and Durham have not made the shortlist.
It’s hoped the Great British Railways headquarters would bring hundreds of jobs to the city, as well as giving the city a unique opportunity have a greater say in the future of the railways.
