Doncaster and York lose out to Derby in the race to be home of Great British Railways.
York was one of six locations shortlisted to become home to the headquarters of Great British RailwaysThe decision not to locate the new headquarters of Britain's rail network in Yorkshire is a "major blow" to the North, regional leaders have said.
The MP demanded a meeting with Transport Secretary Mark Harper so he could fully explain the decision."I feel strongly that placing the Great British Railways Headquarters in Doncaster... would have brought a great many benefits to our newly- crowned city and to the region. Keith Aspen, leader of York City Council, said Derby's selection was "really disappointing news, not just for York but actually the north of England".Transport Secretary Mark Harper at Derby station after announcing the decision
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