Proposal to expand Glasgow Queen Street station unveiled

A proposal to expand Glasgow Queen Street railway station has been unveiled by Network Rail.

Land next to the station that is currently vacant would be turned into commercial office space incorporating a new station entrance from North Hanover Street and including extra room for shops inside the station itself.

The rail operator said the plan would make it easier to go from the station to the new look George Square currently being developed.

A public consultation event will be held in the autumn to provide information about the proposal and to invite comments from the local community.

Robin Dobson, group property director for Network Rail, said the plans showed a “real statement of our confidence” in Glasgow.

He added: “The plans unlock and transform disused railway land at the heart of the city, to enhance the station and create modern, connected spaces for people to live and work.

“The development is a great example of public and private sector collaboration, to deliver investment and community benefit.”

The company said it hoped the new office space would create about 350 jobs.

Network Rail is working on the proposal in partnership with its joint venture development partner blocwork, and it forms part of the 2030 City Centre Strategy developed by Glasgow City Council.