New East Kilbride station signposts rail modernisation drive
January 24 2024
Network Rail is to break ground on a new station building for East Kilbride next week as part of a package of modernisation and accessibility improvements.
Due to open in June 2025 the new building by IDP Architects will occupy the footprint of the existing station between Torrance Road and West Mains Road.
Laura McWilliams, Network Rail senior programme manager, said: “When the new station building completes next year, it will further enhance the passenger experience - as too will the sustainable benefits of electrifying the railway by allowing the removal of diesel trains and introducing carbon-free journeys for communities along the East Kilbride railway corridor.”
Passengers will benefit from a new booking hall, waiting area and small shop serving newly extended platforms ready for the introduction of electric services from December 2025.
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8 Comments
I wonder if site analysis was carried out for this.
Visually and contextually, its a shocker!
All passenger will now be forced to exit the station on to Torrance Road. The area is chaos when the train arrives. Even though there are designated Taxis bays the Taxis compete to be on the main road parked up on double yellow lines and cause chaos when train arrive from Glasgow. This arrangement will only exacerbate the issue
I appreciate there will be land ownership issues to factor in but the new station just looks like its in the wrong place. Surely a location more central to the car park would be more practical.
All while the line is single, with no plan to duel. Shocking administration
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