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Discount Rail Travel Deal for Business Delegates

Business events organisers now have an even better incentive to stage conferences and meetings in Derby, the Peak District & Derbyshire thanks to a new discount travel deal struck by Conference Derbyshire and East Midlands Trains.

Delegates can now bank on discounted first class and standard class rail travel on East Midlands Trains services to any business-related event in the area – including the popular 93-minute journey from St Pancras to Derby.

Bookings open three months before the date of the event, right up until the day before the event itself. The offer is subject to availability, so delegates are advised to book early. Conference Derbyshire – the business tourism arm of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s official tourist board – will liaise with conference organisers and East Midlands Trains to offer delegates the opportunity to book their travel around the dates of the event.

“This is excellent news and offers events and conference organisers an even better reason to bring their business to Derby, the Peak District & Derbyshire,” said David James, Chief Executive of the tourist board.

“Not only are we right at the heart of the UK, with excellent transport links by road, rail and air, we also offer the very best of both city and countryside – so can cater for a wide variety of needs.

“This new agreement with East Midlands Trains can only strengthen our claim to being a convenient, cost-effective location for all kinds of conferences, meetings and events.”

Added Heidi Jones, Account Manager at East Midlands Trains:  “As one of the busiest stations on our network, we run fast and frequent train services to Derby from major destinations such as London St Pancras and Sheffield. 

“We’re delighted to be working with Conference Derbyshire to provide an opportunity for conference delegates to benefit from discounted travel on our services, and we hope it encourages even more people to visit the area.”

The offer is exclusive to conference and event delegates, and tickets can only be booked via Conference Derbyshire and its Derby-based booking partner, Zibrant, for specific events by calling 01332 285531 or emailing enquiries@conference-derbyshire.co.uk  

Conference Derbyshire shares offices with Visit Peak District & Derbyshire at Crescent View, Hall Bank, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6EN. For further information, visit www.conference-derbyshire.co.uk, call 0845 833 0970 ext.4850 or e-mail rachel.guest@visitpeakdistrict.com