Network Rail engineers are about to begin a £2.9m project to renew both platforms at Hillington West on the busy Glasgow – Paisley railway line.
Both 190m long platforms have reached the end of their life and will be demolished and rebuilt, with improved surfacing and drainage.
Work begins on Sunday 16 February, with Platform 1 being closed for just over three months, reopening on 18 May. Engineers will then start work on Platform 2, which will close between 18 May and 17 August.
While this vital improvement work takes place, passengers are being asked to use the nearby Hillington East station.
Ashley McDonald, scheme project manager for Network Rail Scotland, said:
“This vital work to renew worn-out infrastructure that’s reached the end of its life will help us to run a safe and reliable railway.”
“We know there’s never a good time to close a station platform, and we’re grateful to passengers and our neighbours for their patience while this vital improvement work takes place.”
A £1.75m project to rebuild Platform 1 at Alexandra Parade station is already underway and includes the installation of new lighting and CCTV. Work is due to be completed there in May 2025.
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