India, July 30 -- Thousands of potential homeowners and families are set to benefit from new high-quality homes built on surplus railway land, as the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, unlocks brownfield sites across the country for development.

In a major boost for working people wanting to rent or own their first property, the government is today (30 July 2025) unveiling the new company, Platform4, to kickstart the delivery of up to 40,000 new homes over the coming decade by transforming surplus land into thriving communities.

Previously, London and Continental Railways Ltd and Network Rail's Property Team operated independently, each managing different aspects of surplus rail land across the UK.

This fragmented approach often led...