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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major update on new £18m train station near Glasgow
The new stop will be a great addition for residents and for visitors to the area FULL STEAM AHEAD Major update on new £18m train station near Glasgow Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WORK has officially started on a brand new £18.3 million train station. The new rail link at Balgray will serve Barrhead, on the south-west edge of Glasgow, and its growing communities. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The new station near Barrhead will be on the line from Glasgow Central It will make it easier for people to travel to and from the city for work, education and leisure, while also improving access to local destinations and attractions. Once complete, the station will feature two platforms connected by a footbridge with lifts, along with waiting shelters, ticket machines and secure cycle storage. Margaret Gibb, commercial director at Network Rail Scotland, said: 'Breaking ground at Balgray is a major step forward in improving transport for the Barrhead area. 'The new station will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow, and for locals and visitors to connect with places like Dams to Darnley Country Park. 'It's exciting to see work begin on a project that also supports active travel, encouraging more walking and cycling too. 'We're proud to be part of a partnership delivering real change and long-term benefits for people in Barrhead and the surrounding area.' An 80-space car park at the station will include electric vehicle charging points, with new walkways linking the platforms directly to nearby housing developments and reservoir paths. A new bus turning circle and stop have already been delivered on Springfield Road by East Renfrewshire Council (ERC). The Balgray Station project, which is part of the wider Glasgow City Region City Deal, is being delivered by Network Rail in partnership with ERC, Transport Scotland, ScotRail and Story Contracting. Preparatory work and planning for the station began in October 2023, with the final proposal approved by the Glasgow City Region City Deal panel in September 2024. Laughing gas 'epidemic' sweeping party island with tourists left foaming at mouth, having seizures & permanently scarred Construction will continue into next year, with the station expected to open to passengers in Autumn 2026. Councillor Owen O'Donnell, leader of East Renfrewshire Council, said: 'I'm delighted to see work start on the new Balgray station which will greatly improve transport links between Barrhead and other parts of East Renfrewshire with stations on the Neilston line - Williamwood, Whitecraigs and Patterton. 'Like many of our communities, Barrhead is growing, and this new station will also provide another route from the town into Glasgow. 'We're proud to be working with our partners on delivering this new station which is one of our biggest City Deal projects.'
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
£5.9m Bowling bridge work to close train line for Christmas
Work is already underway by Network Rail to install the new structure at the Exxon site in Bowling. However, during Christmas and New Year's Eve, the schedule will intensify, shutting a line from Glasgow city centre. There will be no trains between Dalmuir and Balloch/Helensburgh Central, or between Glasgow Queen Street and Crianlarich, from the end of service on December 24, 2025, until the start of service on January 2, 2026. This will also affect Caledonian Sleeper services to Fort William. This is when part of the railway embankment will be removed to make space for the new bridge, then rolling the bridge into place and reinstating the track, overhead lines and signalling infrastructure. So far, approximately 80,000 tonnes of earth material have been cleared from the site in preparation for broader work across the summer, including casting the new 2500-tonne bridge structure, which begins this month. £5.9m bridge work to close Glasgow train line for Christmas (Image: Colin Mearns) READ NEXT: Inside the plans for major Buchanan Galleries refurbishment The new railway bridge will open up direct access to the area, roughly the size of 85 football pitches. Its installation is part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal, aimed at improving transport links, supporting economic growth, and encouraging more sustainable development. Developers hope the work will transform the brownfield into a hub with space for industrial units, storage facilities, distribution centres and office space. Laura Craig, scheme project manager at Network Rail Scotland, said: 'This bridge will play such an important role in the wider project to bring new life to the former Exxon site. "It's taken a lot of careful planning and collaboration to get to this point, and we're excited to see it start to take shape. 'We're always mindful of the communities we operate in and will be doing everything we can to keep people informed, carrying out this vital work safely and with as little disruption as possible.'
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Work on Glasgow street to start soon and last two years
The changes will see the work that has already been done to the southern stretch of the street continue northwards. It will include the continuation of the segregated cycle lanes, creating a link from Great Western Road at the Botanic Gardens to Dumbarton Road, which then links to the wider city cycle routes and the National Cycle Network. Read More: (Image: GT) Pavements will be widened to create more space for pedestrians in street that is busy with cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. It will also shorten crossing points to make it easier for people to get from one side to the other and step step-free crossings at the side streets. There will be work at key corners along the street with seating put in place, similar to work done further down the street. The project is being mostly funded though the Glasgow City Region City Deal, which also funds the city centre Avenues Project. Glasgow City Council said the work on the southern half of [[Byres Road]] and Church Street has been a success which has led to fewer empty retail units. (Image: Newsquest) Work will start next month and take two years, with a completion date of August 2027. Angus Millar, Convener for Transport and Climate at [[Glasgow City Council]], said: 'The first phase of the public realm improvement works at [[Byres Road]] has been a great success, creating a more attractive environment for residents, businesses and visitors. 'The second phase of these works will extend the transformation of this key street, upgrading pavements and improving the pedestrian experience as well as introducing safer cycle infrastructure and greater greenery to the area.'
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Work on West End street to start soon and last two years
From the junction at University Avenue/Highburgh Road to Great Western Road, the famous West End street will undergo a redevelopment. The changes will see the work that has already been done to the southern stretch of the street continue northwards. It will include the continuation of the segregated cycle lanes, creating a link from Great Western Road at the Botanic Gardens to Dumbarton Road, which then links to the wider city cycle routes and the National Cycle Network. READ NEXT:All the latest changes to Glasgow city centre streets explained (Image: GT) Pavements will be widened to create more space for pedestrians in street that is busy with cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. It will also shorten crossing points to make it easier for people to get from one side to the other and step step-free crossings at the side streets. There will be work at key corners along the street with seating put in place, similar to work done further down the street. READ NEXT:These are the official top 5 things to do in Glasgow city centre The project is being mostly funded though the Glasgow City Region City Deal, which also funds the city centre Avenues Project. Glasgow City Council said the work on the southern half of Byres Road and Church Street has been a success which has led to fewer empty retail units. (Image: Newsquest) Work will start next month and take two years, with a completion date of August 2027. Angus Millar, Convener for Transport and Climate at [[Glasgow City Council]], said: 'The first phase of the public realm improvement works at Byres Road has been a great success, creating a more attractive environment for residents, businesses and visitors. 'The second phase of these works will extend the transformation of this key street, upgrading pavements and improving the pedestrian experience as well as introducing safer cycle infrastructure and greater greenery to the area.'
Glasgow Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
New £18.3m station near Glasgow takes huge step forward
The new rail link at Balgray will serve Barrhead and its growing communities. It will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow for work, education and leisure, while also improving access to local destinations like Dams to Darnley Country Park. Once complete, the station will feature two platforms connected by a footbridge with lifts, along with waiting shelters, ticket machines and secure cycle storage. Breaking ground on Balgray Station (Image: Supplied) Margaret Gibb, commercial director at Network Rail Scotland, said: 'Breaking ground at Balgray is a major step forward in improving transport for the [[Barrhead]] area. 'The new station will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow, and for locals and visitors to connect with places like Dams to Darnley Country Park. 'It's exciting to see work begin on a project that also supports active travel, encouraging more walking and cycling too. 'We're proud to be part of a partnership delivering real change and long-term benefits for people in Barrhead and the surrounding area.' An 80-space car park at the station will include electric vehicle charging points, with new walkways linking the platforms directly to nearby housing developments and reservoir paths. A new bus turning circle and stop have already been delivered on Springfield Road by East Renfrewshire Council (ERC). READ NEXT: Family from near Glasgow gears up for Christmas in July The Balgray Station project, which is part of the wider Glasgow City Region City Deal, is being delivered by [[Network Rail]] in partnership with ERC, Transport Scotland, ScotRail and Story Contracting. Preparatory work and planning for the station began in October 2023, with the final proposal approved by the Glasgow City Region City Deal panel in September 2024. Construction will continue into next year, with the station expected to open to passengers in Autumn 2026. Councillor Owen O'Donnell, leader of East Renfrewshire Council, said: 'I'm delighted to see work start on the new Balgray station which will greatly improve transport links between Barrhead and other parts of East Renfrewshire with stations on the Neilston line - Williamwood, Whitecraigs and Patterton. 'Like many of our communities, Barrhead is growing, and this new station will also provide another route from the town into Glasgow. "We're proud to be working with our partners on delivering this new station which is one of our biggest City Deal projects.'
