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Up to 40,000 homes to be built on disused railway land

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 29 – Platform4 merges two government bodies to develop brownfield railway sites, aiming to deliver 40,000 homes and attract over £350 million in private investment over ten years.

  • The government aims to build up to 40,000 new homes on disused railway land, attracting £350m in private investment to create vibrant new communities with shops, green spaces and hotels.
  • Industry groups warn that plans face obstacles including strains on infrastructure, construction backlogs, and regulatory delays holding up at least 40,000 new homes.
  • The government says the developments will support jobs, growth, and provide much-needed homes near railways which "already connect up local and regional communities".
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New company tasked with building up to 40,000 homes on brownfield railway land

Platform4 has been created by the Government to ‘breathe new life into these spaces’, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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