Network Rail will be undertaking a significant infrastructure upgrade in the East Kilbride area this weekend, involving the demolition and replacement of two railway bridges.

The bridges on Thornliebank Road in Glasgow's southside and Westerton Lane near Busby station will be removed to accommodate the installation of new overhead line equipment, enabling electric trains to operate on the route. This work will be carried out from September 28th to October 1st.

In conjunction with the bridge replacements, a new accessible bridge will be installed at Hairmyres station, and drainage works will be conducted between Hairmyres and East Kilbride stations. Additionally, a separate £5 million track renewal project aimed at improving service reliability will commence at Busby Junction, where the East Kilbride and Barrhead lines intersect.

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To facilitate these works, train services on both lines will be suspended from 1:15 AM on Saturday, September 28th, until 5:30 AM on Tuesday, October 1st. Replacement buses will be provided for passengers during this time.

This comprehensive upgrade project, part of the £140 million East Kilbride enhancement scheme, will modernize the railway infrastructure and improve the overall travel experience for commuters in the region.

Paul Reilly, senior programme manager, Network Rail, said: "We're advising passengers to plan ahead as no trains will run on both the East Kilbride and Barrhead lines on Saturday 28 September, Sunday 29 September and Monday 30 September.

"Closing both lines is the only way we can safely deliver the bridge demolitions.

"We're also using this closure to deliver other critical elements of the project, such as the bridge lift at Hairmyres, so that an additional closure of the line will not be required.

"Our thanks to go passengers and the wider community for their patience and understanding while we deliver these vital parts of the project."