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Learn about the Scottish Government's plans to decarbonise the East Kilbride to Glasgow Central line by 2035 with electric trains. Find out the options for phased delivery, passenger facilities, active travel and accessibility improvements.
The project aims to decarbonise passenger services between East Kilbride and Glasgow by 2025, with a £139.8m investment from the Scottish Government. It involves electrifying the route, building new and relocated stations, and improving accessibility and connectivity.
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Jan 23, 2024 · In addition to the works at East Kilbride station, over the next two years the enhancement project will deliver: electrification of the route between East Kilbride and Glasgow, a relocated accessible station at Hairmyres, accessibility works at other stations, a 1.4km extension of the existing loop at Hairmyres.
Mar 4, 2024 · The East Kilbride enhancement project follows on from the recent electrification of the Glasgow - Barrhead line, with electric Class 380 trains introduced on to this route in December 2023.
Nov 22, 2023 · Over the next two years, engineers will deliver: Electrification of the route between East Kilbride and Glasgow, A relocated accessible station at Hairmyres, An upgraded, accessible station at East Kilbride, Accessibility works at other stations, and; A 1.4km extension of the existing loop at Hairmyres.
Sep 6, 2023 · “The electrification of the East Kilbride line is the next phase of our rolling programme of decarbonisation, creating more environmentally friendly travel options for communities throughout Scotland.”
