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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.

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Amendments to plans for the most sustainable and intelligent workspace in Cambridge submitted to Council

Design changes have been submitted for Botanic Place, a new office scheme with planning permission being developed by Railpen and Socius, which will see the delivery of the most sustainable and intelligent workspace in the UK, outside of London. The amendments, which are currently under review by Cambridge City Council, will significantly reduce the carbon impact of construction, improve energy efficiency, promote active travel with greater accessibility and priority for cyclists over cars, and enhance the volume of accessible shared outdoor green space.

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Dartford X races ahead as Railpen & Wrenbridge sign Caterham Cars for 54,000 sq ft industrial unit

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the signing of Caterham Cars, the British manufacturer of specialist lightweight sports cars, at Dartford X, its market-leading industrial park in Dartford.  Caterham Cars has acquired Unit D which is 54,000 sq ft, consolidating three existing sites in and around Dartford into the new space.

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Skechers steps into a bigger store at Caledonia Park

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the upsize of Skechers, the lifestyle and athletic footwear brand, at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer outlet village. Skechers has increased the size of its store by over 1,000 sq ft in a move that illustrates the strong and successful performance seen by leading international brands at the destination.

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Cornish Bakery opens Scottish location at Caledonia Park

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the opening of Cornish Bakery at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village. The addition of the 2,500 sq ft independent operator marks the first stage in the evolution of the destination’s F&B offer, with detailed negotiations underway with a number of other F&B brands to join the line-up.

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Railpen makes strategic acquisition in Oxford's life sciences sector

Railpen, the investment manager responsible for the safekeeping and administration of over £37 billion AUM for several pension schemes, has bought Eastpoint Business Park, an Oxford life-science asset. The strategic addition to its life sciences portfolio is Railpen’s first entry into the Oxford market and follows significant investment in the Cambridge innovation sector

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