East Kilbride-Glasgow line electrification upgrade to begin in January 2025
Network Rail has announced that the major electrification project of the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow is set to commence in January 2025.
Network Rail has announced that the major electrification project of the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow is set to commence in January 2025.
This initiative, part of a Scottish Government investment, aims to decarbonise rail services and enhance passenger reliability.
The £140m ($180.8m) upgrade will require a 16-week closure of the line starting from 25 January.
During the closure, engineers will work round-the-clock to electrify the line, construct new stations at East Kilbride and Hairmyres, and install new footbridges at Busby, Giffnock, and new station entrance at Clarkston.
The double-track between East Kilbride and Hairmyres will also be extended, and 22km of new overhead power cables will be installed.
To accommodate the overhead line equipment, the existing track will be lowered at several points near Busby, Clarkston, and Giffnock stations.