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Thursday 18 Jun 2026

£900,000 upgrades planned for Pollokshaws Road railway bridge

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Network Rail is investing £900,000 to upgrade the railway bridge at Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow, helping keep journeys safe and reliable for years to come.

From 13 July, engineers will repair and repaint the bridge, improve drainage, and clear vegetation to extend its lifespan.

The work is due to be completed by 19 September 2026.

To allow the work to be carried out safely, there will be some temporary changes in August, including two planned railway closures and the use of temporary traffic lights at the junction of Nithsdale Street and Allison Street.

Rail services will be affected on the weekends of 8 to 9 August and 15 to 17 August, when no trains will run between Glasgow Central and destinations including Cathcart, Maxwell Park, Neilston and Newton via the affected section of line.

Replacement bus services will be in place, and customers are advised to check before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys.

The investment is part of Network Rail’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving Scotland’s railway infrastructure, ensuring it remains safe, resilient and reliable for years to come.

Lesley Percy, scheme project manager at Network Rail Scotland, said: “This investment will help ensure Pollokshaws Road bridge remains safe and fit for the future, supporting reliable journeys for passengers and road users alike.

“We appreciate that some disruption is unavoidable, and we’d like to thank the community in advance for their patience while we carry out these essential improvements.”

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, said: “We’re encouraging customers travelling between Glasgow Central and Newton or Neilston to plan ahead on the weekends of 8-9 and 22-23 August, when Network Rail carries out this important bridge improvement work.

“Customers should check their journey before travelling and, where possible, use ScotRail services via Barrhead or East Kilbride. Local bus operators also provide alternative travel options.

“We understand these changes may mean some inconvenience for customers, and we thank them for their patience while this essential work is completed.”

Passengers are encouraged to check with their train operator or nationalrail.co.uk before travelling and follow  @NetworkRailSCOT on X for the latest updates.