Network Rail is bringing the vacant eight-storey building back into use to create a new city centre hub for rail industry staff alongside five floors of commercial office space.

The 108,576 sq ft building sits opposite the Aire Street entrance to Leeds City Station and was bought by Network Rail in 2024.

The Department for Transport and Network Rail-funded scheme is being delivered by Network Rail and property development arm Platform4 with Willmott Dixon.

Work includes replacement of all windows and the roof, refurbishment of the main entrance and facade and improvements to the public realm outside the building.

Network Rail and other rail industry organisations will occupy three floors, bringing track and train teams together in one location.

The remaining five floors will be fitted out for commercial letting from mid-2027.

Network Rail said energy efficiency, sustainability and digital connectivity would be central to the redevelopment.

The project is due to complete in June 2027.