Start date announced for redevelopment of Queen Street
Work starts on the redevelopment of Glasgow Queen Street station on Sunday 6 August. Information on impact on station users and surrounding traffic network can be found on project page.
Project InformationHaymarket 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 redevelopmentSpring 2016 Queen Street Tunnel closure - What & Why
The tunnel renewal work effectively closed Glasgow Queen Street high level station for 20 weeks - re-opening in August 2016 after work was completed a few days earlier than programmed. Find out more about what we delivered in the tunnel and why it was needed.
More information on tunnel renewalEdinburgh Waverley Platform Extensions
Work will soon begin on a project to lengthen platforms at Edinburgh Waverley for the introduction of new longer, faster, greener trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow and on the East Coast main line.
Find out more hereEdinburgh-Glasgow line electrification is complete
The first electric trains on the Edinburgh - Glasgow line started running on Sunday December 10 It marks the culmination of a decade of planning & delivery of Network Rail Scotland work to upgrade Scotland’s busiest railway line
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 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.
Key facts
- 150 single track km of new electrified railway
- One new station. Edinburgh gateway
- Three completely redeveloped stations, Cumbernauld, Haymarket and Queen Street
- One new electric depot, Millerhill
- Platform extensions at four stations, Linlithgow, Polmont, Falkirk High and Croy
- 42 minute fastest journey time on the E&G
- 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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Wed 20th December, 2017
Christmas work keeps electrification of central Scotland’s railway on track -
Tue 19th December, 2017
Edinburgh Waverley on-track for Christmas enhancement works -
Mon 11th December, 2017
New platform arrives at Edinburgh Waverley -
Thu 30th November, 2017
Access improvements planned for Stirling station -
Mon 20th November, 2017
Community can drop-in to find out more about railway work -
Mon 23rd October, 2017
Kerse Road bridge works will improve City transport networks