Railpen appoints office leasing team on Mill Yard, its one of a kind mixed-use campus in cambridge city centre
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has appointed Bidwells, Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank as the office leasing agents for Mill Yard, its 180,000 sq ft mixed-use campus under construction in the centre of Cambridge.
Railpen’s Botanic Place to redefine Cambridge workspaces with 333,000 sq ft landmark
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has begun the construction of Botanic Place, its 333,000 sq ft (NIA) office development in Cambridge's commercial area, with Skanska UK as the main contractor.
Railpen strengthens property team with senior appointment of Parminder Singh as Development Director
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has appointed Parminder Singh as Development Director in its property team. Parminder joins with immediate effect to lead the delivery of Railpen’s major property developments in London and across the UK, with a particular focus on its extensive portfolio in Cambridge.
Railpen appoints Emma Goodford to lead life sciences and innovation leasing
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has appointed Emma Goodford to lead life sciences and innovation leasing across its Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor portfolio. Goodford, who has over 35 years’ experience at Knight Frank, including as Head of Life Sciences and Innovation, has been appointed by Railpen this month.
Caledonia Park adds French Connection to its outlet
Railpen, one of the UK’s largest pension managers, has announced that French Connection will open its newest outlet store at Caledonia Park, the premium designer outlet village in Scotland, as it celebrates a strong first quarter.
Railpen signs significant pre-let as it begins redevelopment of 380,000 sq ft industrial facility in High Wycombe
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, have signed a significant pre-let agreement with RH Amar, one of the UK's leading food importers and distributors. RH Amar is to move to a new 94,756 sq ft state-of-the art facility at the rebranded High Wycombe X industrial park.
Railpen reveals plans to reimagine Camden office building
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension schemes in the UK, has announced plans to redevelop 101 Bayham, its 22,000 sq ft office building in central Camden, London NW1, redefining the future of workspaces.
Caledonia Park celebrates best year ever alongside mass of renewals and openings
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Caledonia Park, its premium designer outlet village in Scotland, has experienced a record-breaking year for sales and performance. The destination introduced seven new brands and secured a series of long-term renewals, demonstrating the success of Railpen’s strategic asset management.
Railpen to build Cambridge portfolio as construction starts on first development
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, and Socius, its development partner, have announced that Morgan Sindall has secured a £77 million contract to build Mill Yard, Railpen’s £180 million, 180,000 sq ft mixed-use campus in central Cambridge. Construction has started and is targeted for practical completion in January 2027.
Waystone signs for new offices at Railpen's 125 Wood Street development in the city
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced that Waystone, a global leader in specialist asset management services, is relocating its London team to the prestigious 125 Wood Street office development, which is now fully let. Waystone has signed for 8,078 sq ft of premium Grade A offices on the
The Glasshouse: Railpen partners with Innovate Cambridge to launch new innovation hub
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension schemes in the UK, and a key investor in Cambridge, has opened a 3,300 sq ft state-of-the-art innovation hub, named the Glasshouse, in partnership with Innovate Cambridge. The Glasshouse is based on the first floor of Botanic House, an award-winning office building, and will act as a gateway for company founders and investors to access the city’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
Railpen secures consent for flagship life sciences campus in Oxford
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme, has been granted consent by Oxford City Council to redevelop Eastpoint Business Park in the city to create a 200,000 sq ft market-defining life sciences campus.
Under Armour opens largest Scottish outlet at Caledonia Park
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme, has announced that Under Armour, the leading global sports apparel brand, has opened its biggest outlet store in Scotland at Caledonia Park.
Caledonia Park celebrates opening of Swarovski
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, is celebrating the opening of Swarovski’s first outlet store in Scotland, delivering a luxury jewellery offer to the premium designer outlet village, Caledonia Park.
Caledonia Park secures Moss in Scottish outlet debut
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced leading menswear brand, Moss, has opened at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. This marks a Scottish outlet debut at the destination, with Moss opening a new generation store featuring a brand new look and feel, following its rebrand in 2022.
Railpen secures consent for super prime logistics scheme at South Mimms
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has been granted planning consent by Hertsmere Borough Council for a single 120,000 sq ft logistics facility at South Mimms. The planning committee voted unanimously in support of the development, which is situated adjacent to the A1(M)/M25 junction (M25 junction 23).
Railpen launches three new EV charging sites across UK with Osprey Charging Network
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the launch of three new electric vehicle (EV) charging locations in partnership with Osprey Charging, the UK’s fastest growing rapid-charging network. The first location is now installed at St Ann’s Shopping Centre in Harrow, London, with more charging points to be launched at two other Railpen assets very shortly this year.
GreenPower and railway workers pension fund team up for green investment in Argyll
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, and Scottish independent renewable energy business, GreenPower, are pleased to announce a joint venture to co-develop the circa 66 megawatt (MW) Barachander onshore wind project in North Argyll.
Caledonia Park secures Scottish outlet debut for Swarovski
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Swarovski, the luxury crystal jewellery brand, has signed at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village, marking its Scottish outlet debut.
Railpen appoints construction partners on first two Cambridge developments
Railpen, manager of around £34 billion of assets on behalf of the railways pension schemes, has named Skanska and Morgan Sindall as main contractors for the first two of its major developments in Cambridge, Botanic Place, a 540,000 sq ft sustainable office scheme, and Devonshire Gardens, a 120,000 sq ft mixed-use development. Both projects are being developed by Socius on behalf of Railpen.