HAIRMYRES Railway Station is marking its first anniversary after welcoming more than 614,000 passengers since opening last year.
The £16 million station officially opened on 19 May 2025, following a 16‑week closure of the East Kilbride line between January and May to allow for electrification works.
Delivered as part of Network Rail’s ongoing improvements to Scotland’s railway, the station has quickly established itself as a vital hub for commuters – as well as health staff, patients, and visitors travelling to Hairmyres Hospital and the surrounding area.
The station was built as part of the wider East Kilbride electrification project, a £140 million investment by the Scottish Government designed to create a greener, more reliable and more accessible railway for communities across South Lanarkshire.
Liam Sumpter, MD of Network Rail Scotland, said, “Hairmyres station has made a real difference in its first year, providing a modern railway facility that better serves the local community and the vital hospital nearby.
“More than 600,000 journeys in just 12 months show how important this station already is, and how continued investment in Scotland’s Railway will keep delivering benefits for passengers and communities in the years ahead.”
