The decision was taken based on the assessment of Expression of Interest applications against the six published selection criteria (alignment to levelling up principles; connected and easy to get to; opportunities for GBR; value for money; railway heritage and links to the network; and public support) and the result of the public vote. Derby’s application scored highest in the critical assessment conducted by officials and also attracted the most public votes. <p /> The Great British Railways Transition Team has published the result of the public vote on their website: https://gbrtt.co.uk/what-we-do/hq/