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Transport Minister Derek Mackay visited Glasgow Queen Street station today to see final preparations being made ahead of the 20 week closure of the station’s high-level tunnel, which begins this Sunday (March 20).

Network Rail is about to undertake works at the memorial garden at Polmont station to install electrification mast foundations as part of the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP).

Network Rail has today announced that Drumgrew Road will re-open on Friday, 15th April, following an eight month closure to demolish and reconstruct the bridge over the railway.

• Engineers finish vital repairs ahead of planned March reopening

• Passenger services back on track from this morning

Visitors to Glasgow Central will be able to enjoy some of the classic images taken by renowned rock photographer, Denis O’Regan, as he brings his ‘Rock Through The Ages’ exhibition showcasing music legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s to the station.

The ScotRail Alliance has today (Monday, February 15) confirmed train services will resume running over flood-damaged Lamington Viaduct on Monday, February 22.

Works to repair and reopen Lamington Viaduct on the West Coast Mainline are progressing ahead of schedule after engineers successfully raised the bridge-deck back into position.

• Limited service withdrawals announced for Friday as winds of up to 90mph forecast to hit railway.

• Engineers preparing to deploy across the network to inspect lines, repair damage and reopen routes as quickly as possible.