Network Rail submit TAWS application for Queen Street

On Friday 11th September, Network Rail submitted its TAWS order application to Scottish Ministers to acquire the powers needed to take forward the redevelopment of Glasgow's Queen Street Station.  

A public inquiry in relation to the application will be held in May

View TAWS submission

WORK UNDERWAY ON HISTORIC VIADUCTS

Work is now underway to install electrifcation apparatus across a series of historic viaducts on the main Edinburgh Glasgow line. This includes the historic Castelcary viaduct over the busy M80 and is part of the wider electrification of Central Scotland's railways

Viaduct electrification

Greenhill Bridges cleared for electrification

MSP for Falkirk West, Michael Matheson, joined Rodger Querns, Programme Director of Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP), on Monday 24th August to officially open new bridges at Greenhill Road, Bonnybridge – more than a month early.

Greenhill Bridge Re-opening

Haymarket redevelopment wins Saltire award

Network Rail’s redevelopment of Scotland’s 4th busiest railway station has been crowned overall winner of the 2015 Saltire Awards. The Saltire Civil Engineering Award is a much coveted accolade from the Society and the Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland recognising excellence and innovation in civil engineering

More about Haymarket station redevelopment

Queen Street Tunnel closure - What, When & Why

The tunnel renewal work will effectively close Glasgow Queen Street high level station for 20 weeks. Find out more about what we are doing and why and what this means for your journey

More information on tunnel renewal

Drumgrew Road opens after bridge reconstruction

Network Rail has re-opened Drumgrew Road following the completion of an eight month, reconstruction of the railway bridge.  A section of the B8048, which runs between Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch, had been closed since 3rd August, 2015, to enable the completion of the £2m bridge.

Drumgrew Bridge Open

Phipstoun and Park Farm bridges open

Roads at both Park Farm and Old Philpstoun in West Lothian have re-opened following a five month closure to demolish and reconstruct bridges over railway.

In the case of Park Farm, this was some 6 weeks earlier than planned as we re-phased the work at both structures so we could open at the same time and reduce the overall impact of the road closures in this rural community.

West Lothian bridges open
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Information alert

We will be undertaking electrification work in Polmont station from 2nd April. We are aware of memorial plaque & garden and work will be carried out sensitively and considerately. The garden will be fully reinstated when electrification work is complete.

Platform renewal work is ongoing at Bishopbriggs Station. We hope you are not inconvenienced by this.

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EGIP Project Overview

The Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP) is a comprehensive package of improvements to Scotland's railway infrastructure. A Scottish Government priority, the £742m EGIP is being delivered by Network Rail and includes modernisation and upgrades to key junctions and infrastructure as well as widespread electrification of the Scottish rail network, including the main line between Edinburgh and Glasgow and to Stirling and Dunblane.

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EGIP timeline

2012-2014
Extensive bridge clearance works
May
Electrification of Cumbernauld – Glasgow line
June 2014
Completion of redeveloped Haymarket Station
July 2014
Opening of new station building at Cumbernauld
May 2015
Completion of Haymarket –Inverkeithing signalling renewals
Apr 2016
Apr 2016 Last of 61 bridge clearance projects complete
Oct 2016
Completion of intermediate station platform extensions
Dec 2016
Completion of Edinburgh Waverley platform extensions
Dec 2016
Introduction of first electric services on E&G
Dec 2016
Completion of Edinburgh Gateway Station
Dec 2017
All electric fleet running on the E&G
Dec 2018
Introduction of electric services on Stirling / Alloa / Dunblane lines
Dec 2018
Introduction of 8 car services and 42 minute fastest journey time on E&G
Mar 2019
Completion of redeveloped Glasgow Queen Street

£742m The most significant investment in Scotland’s railway infrastructure

Key facts

  1. 150 single track km of new electrified railway
  2. One new station. Edinburgh gateway
  3. Three completely redeveloped stations, Cumbernauld, Haymarket and Queen Street
  4. One new electric depot, Millerhill
  5. Platform extensions at four stations, Linlithgow, Polmont, Falkirk High and Croy
  6. 42 minute fastest journey time on the E&G
  7. 30% increase in capacity by 2019

Benefits for Scotland

  • Faster, longer and more reliable trainsproviding a railway capable of meeting passenger needs now and in the future
  • More sustainable, cleaner, quieter and more energy efficient trainsthis will contribute to a better environment
  • Rail is the lowest carbon mode of mass transportthis is an essential part of a future low carbon economy
  • Stimulates growth and unlocks investment opportunitiesbenefiting the communities the route serves
  • Faster and more frequent rail links between our towns and citiesthis will mean more job opportunities for more people

Keeping you on track with our interactive map

To help you understand more about what is involved in the modernisation and improvements of the railway infrastructure between Edinburgh and Glasgow, we have created an interactive map so you can keep up to date with the progress of the projects.

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