Rail industry teams up with developers to make stations catalysts for growth

The rail industry is working with property developers to deliver economic development around stations. John W E Helm reports from last week’s Rail Stations & Property Summit

10 March 2014

A new Old Oak Common station could link HS2, Crossrail and other rail links, and support a huge redevelopment of the surrounding area

Railways and property have long enjoyed a symbiotic relationship: railway improvements can stimulate development in adjoining properties and boost land values, while rail-based property schemes usually put more traffic on the tracks. It’s a win-win situation for both parties.

Last week’s ‘Rail Stations & Rail Property Summit’ in London, organised by Landor Links, brought together a wide range of key players in the rail and property sectors to discuss both on-going...