Maria Machancoses, Chief Executive of Midlands Connect, said: “I am thrilled to hear Derby has been selected as the home for the new Great British Railways HQ.
“It is an excellent choice; Derby is right in the heart of the country and is home to the greatest cluster of rail sector businesses in the UK and indeed Europe making it a perfect location for the home of GBR.
“Investing in Derby is a therefore a clear vote of confidence for the rail industry bringing a host of job opportunities to the region and we look forward to working together with GBR on our plans, including the Midlands Rail Hub.”
Global
Apr 18 2024
The Midlands Engine Partnership will host a Pavilion for the very first time at this year’s UK Real Estate Infrastructure Investment Forum [21-23 May], providing regional partners with a platform to showcase their investment propositions, worth in excess of £42bn, to a global audience.
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Manufacturing
Apr 17 2024
World-leading technology company Lucideon has joined forces with leaders from across the materials science industry to explore opportunities to drive low carbon innovation in the production of vital materials used across everyday life.
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Green Growth
Apr 11 2024
The University of Nottingham has secured more than £70 million to establish new world-leading and open-access research facilities and programmes that will decarbonise future transport.
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