THE more ‘intensive’ parts of a £1.5 million railway project in Glasgow’s southside are to be undertaken this month, Network Rail has revealed.
Preparatory work began in June, with major parts of the project taking place during line closures on the weekends of 15-16 and 22-23, with similar work having been completed last weekend.
Rails will be replaced through Cathcart Station and at Langside, while a redundant railway bridge will be removed on the Neilston line and upgrades made to Pollokshaws Road railway bridge.
Allison Flanagan, project manager at Network Rail, said, “Looking after a busy railway means occasionally taking time to carry out work that can’t be done safely while trains are running. We never take that decision lightly, so whenever we do need to close the railway, we make sure we’re delivering as much as possible in that time.
“People across Glasgow’s southside use these routes for all sorts of reasons, from getting to work and school to visiting family and friends. Thousands rely on the railway and these improvements mean we can continue supporting their journeys in the years ahead.”
