Doncaster and York feature on the six-name shortlist published by the Government as potential locations for the national HQ of Great British Railways, which will go forward to a consultative public vote to be held online and by post.
The confirmed list of shortlisted towns and cities is:
- Birmingham
- Crewe
- Derby
- Doncaster
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- York
- alignment to Levelling Up principles
- connected and easy to get to
- opportunities for GBR
- value for money
- railway heritage and links to the network
- public support