NETWORK Rail is to deliver £7.2 million worth of essential engineering work across Scotland’s railway throughout April.
The work includes track, signalling, overhead line, and drainage improvements and has been planned for when train travel is typically quieter to help keep disruption to a minimum.
From April 4-6, engineers will carry out £2.2 million of infrastructure renewals around Glasgow and install a new £1.5m bridge at Carstairs. April 3-8 and 11-20 will see reliability improvements worth £3.5 million completed in South Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Galloway, and further south.
Gerry McQuade, capital delivery director at Network Rail Scotland, said, “Our teams are preparing for a busy period ahead. Upgrading drainage systems, replacing track, installing a new bridge and renewing critical signalling assets are all essential in maintaining the safety and performance of the network for passengers and freight.
“We know any changes to normal services can be inconvenient. We aim to keep disruption to a minimum where possible and appreciate people’s patience as we deliver these improvements for Scotland’s Railway.”
