Funding of £140m has been confirmed by the Scottish Government last week for plans to deliver the East Kilbride Enhancement Project. 

Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop confirmed the Barrhead route electrification and associated station improvement works remain on track for completion in December this year.   

The Scottish Government’s latest funding demonstrates their commitments and progress with the project as railway electrification is a key element of transportation decarbonisation.

Fiano Hyslop said: “I am very pleased to confirm that I have now approved full funding for the completion of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project.

This will deliver electrification of the route, a new intermodal transport hub at Hairmyres, a new accessible station at East Kilbride, accessibility works at other stations and a 1.4km extension of the Hairmyres double track section to enhance operational performance and flexibility of service on the route she added.

Alex Hynes, Managing Director, Scotland’s Railway said: “This project will enhance a key transport corridor, providing a more reliable, more inclusive and greener railway for our customers.

“The electrification of the East Kilbride line is the next phase of our rolling programme of decarbonisation, creating more environmentally friendly travel options for communities throughout Scotland” he added.