Heart of Rail - Crewe's bid for the Great British Rail HQ

Heart of Rail, has been created to tell Crewe’s compelling rail story and support the town’s bid to become the home of Great British Railways (GBR).
The short film showcases Crewe’s position at the heart of Britain’s railways, highlighting how the town’s proud rail heritage, connectivity and thriving rail industry makes it the perfect location for the GBR headquarters.
Great British Railways is the new national rail operator, which will be up and running from 2023. Crewe is one of six towns and cities shortlisted to become the home of this important new public body, which will have responsibility for all aspects of Britain’s railways, including infrastructure, timetables and fares.
Demonstrating strong public support is a vital part of the bidding process. The film features people from across Crewe who are coming together to back the town’s bid and show how rail is in the blood of people in Crewe. Among those featured in the film are representatives from the rail industry, local businesses, culture and heritage organisations and Crewe Alexandra Football Club.
You can vote for Crewe’s to become the home of Great British Railways at: www.gbr.co.uk/vote. The deadline for the public vote is 15 August 2022.