A £2.7 million project to improve reliability and performance of train services in Glasgow’s southside is set to get underway.
Sections of track on both sides of Pollokshields West Railway Station will be replaced, which will see the use of 1.5 miles of new rails, 2,500 sleepers, and 2,000 tonnes of ballast. Junctions in the Cathcart area will be refurbished, as well as repairs to a boundary wall.
Eddie McLoone, project manager at Network Rail Scotland, said, “This investment is vital in ensuring the long-term resilience of the Cathcart Circle line. To carry out the work safely and efficiently, we need to close the line while our engineers are on site. We understand this will cause some disruption and are sorry for the inconvenience it may bring to passengers and those living nearby.
“We’re grateful for everyone’s patience and support while we deliver these essential upgrades. Once complete, those who travel on this route can look forward to smoother, more reliable journeys.”
