Derby expected to be named new HQ of Britain’s rail network

Exclusive: Midlands city is frontrunner to become official home of Great British Railways

Derby is expected to be named the new headquarters of Britain’s rail network by ministers this week, the Guardian understands.

The delayed result of the competition to become the official home of Great British Railways is expected as early as Tuesday, with the Midlands city the frontrunner on a shortlist of six including Birmingham, Crewe, Doncaster, Newcastle and York.