DRIIVe is a modern rail innovation and training centre that will be located next to Barrow Hill Roundhouse.

DRIIVe will will consist of classroom and workshop training areas, specialist research and development facilities including a digital laboratory, and commercial offices.

The centre will support a network of speciality training providers - offering rail-related education from level 2 through to postgraduate training and research.

Becoming a prominent location for rail technology, DRIIVe will also serve as a base for rail-related supply chain businesses which will have access to the very latest research and innovation.

Early development and design costs were funded through the Staveley Town Deal Accelerator Fund.

This project will be led by Chesterfield Borough Council and delivered in partnership with Barrow Hill Engine Shed Society, the University of Derby, Chesterfield College and New Rail (part of Newcastle University).

It will create more than 1,400 square metres of new training, research, commercial office and workshop space and more than 20 full time jobs. By year five DRIIVe aims to support around 270 trainees, supporting local people to access highly skilled careers in the rail industry.  

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