Network Rail and its development partner, blocwork, are working on proposals to redevelop a 0.75-hectare (1.85-acre) vacant site next to Glasgow Queen Street railway station.

The project, which aligns with Glasgow's 2030 City Centre Strategy, aims to create an enhanced Station Quarter to improve the experience for the estimated 15 million annual customers.

The Proposal of Application Notices (PAN) submitted to Glasgow City Council detail the plans for a new landmark office building, a new station entrance from North Hanover Street, enhanced station retail space, and improved public areas. The project is expected to create around 350 new jobs, as well as various skills and training opportunities.

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The first phase will focus on delivering high-quality office space. Future phases could include additional office and residential buildings, with a total commercial space of 40,000 square metres. The design team is led by Scottish-based architects, the Comprehensive Design Architects (CDA), in collaboration with Arup.

As part of the statutory pre-application consultation process, a public consultation event will be held in the autumn to provide information about the proposal and gather feedback from stakeholders and the community.

Robin Dobson, Group Property Director for Network Rail, said: "It's an exciting time for Glasgow as the city's recovery gains momentum with ambitious transformation and public realm projects being brought forward. Aligning with Glasgow's 2030 City Centre Strategy, 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. It is a real statement of our confidence in Glasgow and the potential for continued future growth."