THE new £9 million East Kilbride Railway Station has been officially opened this morning.
Delivered by Network Rail and AmcoGiffen, the modern facility replaces the previous station building and offers a ‘significantly improved’ experience for passengers – with it featuring a ticket office and barriers, waiting areas, and accessibility improvements.
The station forms part of the wider East Kilbride enhancement project, a £144 million investment from the Scottish Government to electrify the line and improve rail services between the town and Glasgow.
Several upgrades have already been completed along the route, including the opening of a new £16 million station at Hairmyres in May, new footbridges at Busby, Clarkston, and Giffnock stations, the renewal of the railway bridge in Busby, and the installation of a new road bridge on Thornliebank Road.
Scottish Government cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop, said, “The opening of this new station in East Kilbride is the latest milestone in the delivery of the significant investment this Scottish Government has made across the route.
“The new station is fitting for a line that is benefiting from modernisation, bringing with that greener and more sustainable electric trains on completion of this £144m programme. It is a clear example of our commitment to making rail a more attractive travel option.”
Liam Sumpter, MD of Network Rail Scotland, added, “We know how important East Kilbride station is for people travelling to work, accessing education, and reaching vital services. That’s why we wanted to create a space that feels modern, welcoming, and built around the needs of the community. Everyone involved in the project has delivered on that vision, and the result is a station that’s truly fit for the future.
“The East Kilbride enhancement project is one of the most significant rail upgrades we’ve delivered in recent years. Each milestone, such as this one, brings us closer to a railway that better serves our passengers. We’re reaching the final stages now as we work to complete the electrification of the line and welcome electric trains onto the route towards the end of the year.”
