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Network Rail will shortly start work on the railway bridge on Biggar Road, Cleland, as part of wider work on the Shotts line ahead of the electrification of the route by 2019.

Benhar Road in Shotts reopens today (Thursday 14 July) following Network Rail works to upgrade the structure in preparation for the future electrification of the railway.

Network Rail has today (Thursday, July 14) published its Scotland Route Study – a long-term plan looking at how Scotland’s railway could evolve over the next three decades.

Brucefield Park West rail bridge in Livingston re-opened today (Wednesday 13 July) following Network Rail works to upgrade the structure in preparation for the future electrification of the railway.

Industrial site in Cleland selected as base for Shotts electrification project

Commenting on today’s publication of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Network Rail Monitor Scotland, Phil Verster, Managing Director of Network Rail Scotland and of the ScotRail Alliance said:

The new Borders Railway won Most Innovative Project at this year's Scottish Transport Awards.

Glasgow Central station is urging commuters to show their generosity next Wednesday when Scotland’s busiest station hosts a food bank collection to support Glasgow City Mission.