Monday 10 Feb 2025
£2.9m improvement project for Hillington West station
- Region & Route:
- Scotland’s Railway: Scotland
Network Rail engineers are about to begin a £2.9m project to renew both platforms at Hillington West on the busy Glasgow – Paisley railway line.
Both 190m long platforms have reached the end of their life and will be demolished and rebuilt, with improved surfacing and drainage.
Work begins on Sunday 16 February, with Platform 1 being closed for just over three months, reopening on 18 May. Engineers will then start work on Platform 2, which will close between 18 May and 17 August.
While this vital improvement work takes place, passengers are asked to use the nearby Hillington East station.
Further information on rail services during the project is available at ScotRail.co.uk
Ashley McDonald, scheme project manager for Network Rail Scotland, said: “This vital work to renew worn-out infrastructure that’s reached the end of its life will help us to run a safe and reliable railway.
“We know there’s never a good time to close a station platform, and we’re grateful to passengers and our neighbours for their patience while this vital improvement work takes place.”
The station footbridge will remain open during the day. However, some overnight closures will be necessary to allow engineers to work safely.
A £1.75m project to rebuild Platform 1 at Alexandra Parade station is already underway and includes the installation of new lighting and CCTV. Work is due to be completed there in May 2025.
Members of the public with questions about this work can contact Network Rail’s 24-hour national helpline on 03457 11 41 41. For the latest information and progress updates, follow Network Rail Scotland on X/Twitter: @NetworkRailSCOT
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