Tag: railway

Hamilton West Station Upgrade

Hamilton West Railway Station is set to undergo a £2.1 million renovation of platform 2, starting from May 18th for 15 weeks. This project aims to enhance passenger movement and safety. During construction, eastbound trains will not stop at Hamilton West, directing passengers to Hamilton Central instead.

East Kilbride Railway

The railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow is set to close shortly for the next 16 weeks as £140million project to electrify the railway and construct new stations takes place. 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, […]

Temporary Railway Closure

Network Rail has announced that the railway line connecting East Kilbride and Glasgow will be closed for four months, starting at the end of January, as part of a £140 million electrification project. This initiative, funded by the Scottish government and carried out by Network Rail, aims to reduce rail emissions and improve service reliability […]

Badger Rail Crossings

Network Rail has announced that during the last year, it has been working on dozens of sites to protect badgers from rail lines, trains and equipment. With environmental protection of the species duly considered, several badger crossing points and setts have been constructed, including some at Blantyre. (pictured) Railway embankments make ideal homes for badgers. […]