A huge thank you is extended to everyone for voting Crewe and supporting our Great British Railways Headquarters bid.
The public vote has now closed (15th August) and we look forward to the result later this year
We've truly shown that Crewe is the #HeartOfRail
#DestinationGBR
Residents, businesses, stakeholders and supporters from across the country offered their support in getting behind Crewe’s Great British Railways bid during the public vote.
The public vote for where the GBR HQ should be located, is intended to show the level of support for each of the six shortlisted places and will be considered as part of the final decision making.Alongside Crewe, Birmingham, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle and York were also shortlisted – after 42 towns and cities across the country applied.
Great British Railways is the public body that will run the railways from 2023.
Dr Kieran Mullan, MP for Crewe and Nantwich, said: “Thank you to everyone who has got behind the bid and cast their vote.
“We’re determined to bring opportunities to Crewe that will help level up the town and Great British Railways would certainly do that. There is so much here already in terms of rail expertise and infrastructure that GBR would be able to collaborate and thrive if it came to Crewe.
“I look forward to hearing the result later this year.”
The Secretary of State for Transport is expected to make a public announcement regarding the selected location later this year.
As well as the result of the public vote, the Secretary of State will take the selection criteria and the understanding gained from the ministerial visits into account.
For more information about Crewe’s bid, visit the campaign website.
