GLASGOW QUEEN STREET STATION SET FOR MAKEOVER

Tuesday 1 Aug 2006

GLASGOW QUEEN STREET STATION SET FOR MAKEOVER

Region & Route:: National

Glasgow’s Queen Street station is set to be transformed. Network Rail is inviting expressions of interest from developers as it draws up plans to revamp the station and create new commercial opportunities. The development opportunity will be above the existing car park on North Hanover Street. A mixed-use scheme is envisaged – potentially one with office, retail, residential and leisure facilities. Passengers will see the benefits of enhanced facilities at the station. These could include improved entrances, car parking and new station shops. John Pike, Network Rail’s Director, Commercial Property said: "Glasgow Queen Street Station is a key site in a city that is witnessing fantastic growth. The transformation of the station will reap benefits for those who use it and also drive regeneration. What we can achieve in Glasgow will demonstrate that Network Rail can create tangible passenger improvements in partnership with commercial development." Network Rail is being advised by DTZ and hopes to announce a preferred development partner early next year. The opportunity will shortly be posted on the website of the Official Journal of the European Union.

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