A new footbridge has opened next to Hairmyres Railway Station as part of the wider £140 million electrification project on the East Kilbride to Glasgow line.
At 22 metres in length, the footbridge is more than double the span of the former stone arch structure it replaces – with it also allowing for the safe height clearance to run the overhead line equipment underneath.
Network Rail opened the footbridge alongside contractor Story, with work having started in December 2023 to replace the footbridge next to Eaglesham Court and leading to Peel Park Place.
Simon Humble, Network Rail’s project manager for the bridge works, said, “The new footbridge is necessary in allowing us to electrify the line in this location. This work also represents the completion of the first piece of structural engineering on the East Kilbride enhancement project and as such, is an important milestone achieved by the team.
“I want to thank the community, particularly our nearest neighbours at Eaglesham Court, for the patience shown throughout delivery of the works.”
