Corporate Housing in Derbyshire

Learn about the top employers in Derbyshire and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

Rolls‑Royce plc
A global engineering company headquartered in Derby that designs, manufactures and services power systems for aerospace, marine and energy markets — best known for its civil and military aircraft engines and associated maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Toyota Manufacturing UK (Burnaston)
Toyota’s large car assembly plant near Derby that manufactures Toyota passenger cars (notably the Corolla in recent years) and hybrid powertrain components, employing a substantial local workforce in production and logistics.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
The NHS trust that runs acute hospitals in the area — including the Royal Derby Hospital — and provides a wide range of hospital and community healthcare services across Derbyshire and surrounding areas.

Derbyshire County Council
The principal local authority for much of Derbyshire, responsible for education, social care, highways, waste, public health and other services; one of the county’s largest public‑sector employers.

Alstom (Derby works, formerly Bombardier Transportation)
Rail manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Derby that design, build and service trains and rolling stock components for UK and international customers; the site became part of Alstom after the acquisition of Bombardier’s rail business.

Explore the diverse transport options available in Derbyshire, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Rail Services - Derbyshire is served by a mix of national and regional rail operators providing intercity and local links; key routes connect to Derby, Chesterfield, Matlock, Buxton, Belper and other towns with frequent services to Nottingham, Sheffield, Birmingham and London (via East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry), plus local stopping services run by regional operators.
- Major Stations - Derby is the county’s principal rail hub (interchange for long-distance and regional services); other important stations include Chesterfield, Matlock, Buxton, Belper and Derbyshire stops on the Hope Valley and Midland Main Line corridors.
- Bus Services - A comprehensive bus network links urban centres, towns and many villages; commercial operators provide interurban and local routes while National Express and other coach operators serve longer-distance connections to major cities.
- Community and Demand-Responsive Transport - Rural and less-served areas are supported by community transport schemes, council-funded on-demand services and dial-a-ride options that improve accessibility where fixed-route services are limited.
- Heritage and Community Railways - Preserved lines and community rail projects such as Peak Rail and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway provide seasonal leisure services and support local tourism and connectivity.

Major Highways
- M1 - Major north–south motorway providing access to London (south) and the north of England; serves Derbyshire’s eastern corridor via junctions near Alfreton/Chesterfield.
- A38 - Principal trunk road linking Derbyshire to Birmingham in the south and to northern Derbyshire and Staffordshire, used heavily for freight and regional traffic.
- A50 - Dual carriageway connecting the M1 corridor (East Midlands) with Stoke-on-Trent and the west; important east–west route for Derby and the southern Peak District.
- A52 - Major east–west route linking Derby with Nottingham and Grantham, providing important regional connectivity.
- A6 - Historic arterial route running through Buxton and Matlock toward Manchester and Nottingham, serving many Derbyshire towns.
- A61 - North–south route connecting Derbyshire towns with Sheffield and other northern destinations.
- A515 - Key route into the Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne–Derbyshire Dales) providing access for tourism and local traffic.
- A42 - Strategic connector linking the M1 to the M42/A42 corridor; readily accessible from southern parts of Derbyshire for journeys toward the West Midlands and national motorway network.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Cycle Routes and Trails - Derbyshire offers a mix of urban cycle lanes and rural traffic‑free routes: Derby city has dedicated cycle lanes and Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, while the county benefits from Sustrans/National Cycle Network links and major traffic‑free rail-trails (Tissington Trail, High Peak Trail, Monsal Trail) that provide safe recreational and commuter options; councils and the D2N2 partnership are investing further in on‑road lanes, secure parking and active‑travel improvements.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Station and Rolling Stock Improvements - Ongoing investment by train operators and Network Rail has focused on station accessibility upgrades, refurbishment works and introduction/replacement of rolling stock on key routes to improve capacity, comfort and journey times.
- Road and Junction Upgrades - Local authorities and national highways programmes have been delivering targeted junction improvements, bypass schemes and carriageway upgrades on busy corridors (A38/A50 and other trunk routes) to reduce congestion and improve safety.
- Active Travel and Trail Enhancements - Continued funding (including local LCWIP schemes and national active‑travel grants) has supported expansion and resurfacing of cycle/pedestrian routes, improvements to rail‑trail surfaces and better signage to encourage walking and cycling for short commutes and tourism.
- Electric Vehicle and Low‑Emission Initiatives - Expansion of public EV charging infrastructure across towns and at park‑and‑ride/transport hubs, alongside pilots and phased electrification of local bus fleets, aim to lower emissions and support cleaner commuting.
- Regional Strategic Projects and Funding - Derbyshire benefits from regional transport planning and funding streams (D2N2, county and city transport plans) that coordinate improvements to public transport, highway capacity and multimodal links; these programmes also feed into wider Midlands connectivity projects that affect commuting and intercity travel.
- Rural and Community Transport Enhancements - Increased support for community transport and demand‑responsive services, plus targeted rural bus subsidies and better integration with rail timetables, are improving accessibility for outlying villages and the Peak District.