Network Rail has revealed plans for a £61.5m works at busy train stations. 

Work has begun on the East Kilbride Enhancement Project, which is part of the government's wider aim to decarbonise passenger services. 

Engineers are already carrying out ground investigation works on the line from East Kilbride to Glasgow.

Over the next two years, engineers will electrify the route between East Kilbride and Glasgow will be electrified and East Kilbride station will be upgraded. 

Upgrades will also take place at other stations in the area, including Hairmyres which will be relocated and the existing loop extended by 1.4km. 

Main construction will commence early next year and there will be a series of public drop-in events in the New Year so the local community can find out more about the works.

Contracts have been awarded to Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines, Siemens, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland and WSP to deliver 22.4 single-track kilometres of electrified railway, 

Electric services will be introduced on the line when the project is completed in December 2025.

Gerry McQuade, capital delivery director for Network Rail, said: “The awarding of these contracts is a significant milestone for the East Kilbride Enhancement Project and signals the start of the main delivery phase. 

“Over the coming weeks, communities will start to see increased activity along the route as the main construction works begin. 

“We will work closely with contractors, train operators and other stakeholders to deliver these enhancements in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible while minimising disruption for both lineside communities and passengers.”

Bill Reeve, Transport Scotland’s director of rail, added: “These contract awards demonstrate real progress on the East Kilbride Enhancement Project following the recent announcement, by the Minister for Transport, of full funding for the project.

 “Communities along the route will be able to see at first-hand construction get underway in earnest as we move forward with this key Scottish Government investment in rail decarbonisation.”

The project follows on from the electrification of the Glasgow to Barrhead line, which will see the introduction of ScotRail Class 380 electric passenger trains on the route starting in December.