Network Rail is set to embark on a £2.1 million project to renew platform 2 at Hamilton West train station this month. The project involves demolishing and rebuilding the platform, enhancing the surfacing and drainage to ensure passengers can move around more comfortably and safely. Additionally, tactile paving will be installed to aid visually impaired users.
To carry out the work safely and efficiently, platform 2 will be closed for 15 weeks, from Sunday, May 18th to Friday, August 29th, 2025. During this period, eastbound trains towards Motherwell and Larkhall will not stop at Hamilton West. Passengers are advised to use Hamilton Central instead. Westbound services towards Glasgow will continue to operate as usual.
Laura Craig, Network Rail project manager, said: “Hamilton West is a well-used station, important for people commuting to work or university, and so this project is vital to ensure it remains fit for purpose for years to come.
“We want to provide modern, safer platforms and improvements to the general station environment, which I know passengers will appreciate.
“Closing the platform is the only way we can deliver this work safely. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause some passengers and are grateful their patience and understanding.”
Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, added: “We know how important Hamilton West is for our customers, and this investment will make a real difference to their experience at the station.
“While there will be some short-term changes to journeys, we're working closely with Network Rail to keep disruption to a minimum and make sure customers can continue to travel with confidence.”
Network Rail is also delivering multi-million pound investments at other stations including platform upgrades at Alexandra Parade, Hillington West and Dunkeld and Birnam. The projects are part of a wider programme of work, all aimed at running a safe and reliable railway.
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