The government has identified three sites which will benefit from an initiative to build up to 10,000 homes around rail stations.
York Central, Taunton and Swindon stations have all been identified for regeneration as part of the Network Rail and Homes and Communities Agency scheme to unlock development opportunities around transport hubs.
The government wants to hear from at least 20 local authorities to take the initiative forward.
Plans for York Central could include up to 2,500 homes and 1.1m sq ft of offices.
Taunton station could be redeveloped with added offices and homes in an underused site on the edge of the town centre.
Swindon station could see new homes and commercial space as part of a wider regeneration programme to the north of the station.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “We are delivering the biggest programme of rail improvements since the Victorian age and have seen the transformation of stations such as Birmingham New Street, Manchester Victoria and London King’s Cross.
“As a one nation government we are determined to ensure further opportunities are grasped to put stations at the heart of wider community regeneration. This will help deliver thousands of new homes and jobs and deliver a substantial return to the taxpayer,” said McLoughlin
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