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Government delays plans for Great British Railways HQ

Doncaster had been one of the six finalists in the running

Published 19th Oct 2022

Plans for the Great British Railways have been postponed.

Doncaster was one of six areas' shortlisted in the running to be its headquarters.

It's claimed that bringing the HQ to Doncaster would significantly bolster the local economy and create around 1,840 new jobs.

However, the Transport Secretary Anne Marie Trevelyan has announced the Government has put back the Bill containing the plans.

You can read more about Doncaster's bid on the link below:

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/culture-leisure-tourism/great-british-railways-hq

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