# Great British Railways to establish Derby headquarters and offer up to 600 apprenticeships

> The UK government selected the Becketwell site in Derby for the rail body’s headquarters. Plans allow for up to 450 staff and up to 600 apprenticeships over four years.

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- Published: 2026-10-21T00:44:01+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-15
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The announcement was made on 15 October. Construction at the city-centre brownfield site is expected to begin in early 2027, with completion planned for spring 2029. These are projected dates.

The government estimated the Derby development could add £151 million to the regional economy. The apprenticeship scheme is aimed at people aged 16 to 21; the announcement does not say that the planned jobs or places have already been filled.

## Data

### Great British Railways Derby headquarters and apprenticeship plan

Planned rail headquarters in Derby and apprenticeship places over four years

Methodology: Date and status follow the official source text.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Announced measure | Measure stated in the official announcement | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Department for Transport](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/great-british-railways-takes-shape-as-hq-and-apprenticeship-scheme-confirmed>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-15)

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