East Kilbride has welcomed a brand-new £9 million train station, delivering a modern and enhanced travel experience for passengers. The state-of-the-art facility replaces the old station building and introduces a range of improvements, including a new ticket office, upgraded barriers, a comfortable waiting area, and enhanced accessibility features.
This development is a key milestone in the broader East Kilbride enhancement project—a £144 million investment by the Scottish Government aimed at electrifying the rail line and boosting services between East Kilbride and Glasgow. The initiative promises faster, greener, and more reliable journeys for commuters and visitors alike.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop said: “The opening of this new station in East Kilbride is the latest milestone in the delivery of the significant investment this Scottish Government has made across the route.
“The new station is fitting for a line that is benefiting from modernisation, bringing with that greener and more sustainable electric trains on completion of this £144m programme. It is a clear example of our commitment to making rail a more attractive travel option.”
The newly opened East Kilbride station, delivered by Network Rail in partnership with contractor AmcoGiffen, marks the latest achievement in the town’s ambitious transport enhancement programme.
This milestone follows a series of significant upgrades along the route. In May, a brand-new £16 million station was unveiled at Hairmyres, offering improved facilities and accessibility. Additional enhancements include new footbridges at Busby, Clarkston, and Giffnock stations, the renewal of the railway bridge in Busby, and the installation of a modern road bridge on Thornliebank Road.
Together, these developments form part of the wider £144 million East Kilbride enhancement project, aimed at transforming rail travel between East Kilbride and Glasgow.
Liam Sumpter, managing director of Network Rail Scotland, said: “We know how important East Kilbride station is for people travelling to work, accessing education, and reaching vital services. That’s why we wanted to create a space that feels modern, welcoming, and built around the needs of the community. Everyone involved in the project has delivered on that vision, and the result is a station that’s truly fit for the future.
“The East Kilbride enhancement project is one of the most significant rail upgrades we’ve delivered in recent years. Each milestone, such as this one, brings us closer to a railway that better serves our passengers. We’re reaching the final stages now as we work to complete the electrification of the line and welcome electric trains onto the route towards the end of the year.”
Joanne Maguire, ScotRail Managing Director, said: “The opening of the new East Kilbride station is a huge step forward in delivering a more modern and sustainable railway for our customers.
“These improvements will not only enhance the experience for people travelling today but also support the future introduction of electric trains along the route.
“We’re proud to play our part in this transformation and look forward to welcoming even more people on board in the months ahead.”
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