Great British Railways' Derby HQ by spring 2029
“Construction of the brand-new development in at Becketwell, a brownfield site in the heart of Derby city centre, is expected to begin in early 2027 and be completed by spring 2029.”
- Promised
Where it stands
The headquarters is at Becketwell, a brownfield site in Derby city centre, and will hold up to 450 Great British Railways staff. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027; spring 2029 is read as 31 May 2029. The release estimates a £151 million boost to the region's economy but gives no cost for the building. The card moves when construction starts.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The government confirms Becketwell in Derby as the site of Great British Railways' headquarters, to be completed by spring 2029, Promised
- May 2029Great British Railways' headquarters in Derby due to be completed by spring 2029, Deadline
About the cost
No cost for the headquarters has been published.
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