A prolonged interval of rail disruption has come to an finish for Rutherglen commuters after the practice line between Rutherglen and the Scottish Exhibition Centre reopened.
The road was again up and working this morning, following intensive engineering works to restore tunnels, bridges and tracks, costing £32 million.
Jenny Gilruth, Transport Minister, instructed Lanarkshire Reside: “Passengers will undoubtedly welcome the information that this specific programme of labor and its related closures have come to an finish.
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“I'd additionally wish to thank all the workers at Community Rail and ScotRail who've facilitated these enhancements, delivering them on time and inside price range.
“It is important that we ship dependable infrastructure and accomplish that in a fashion that minimises the affect of disruption to passengers and freight.
“Any venture of this scale brings with it quite a lot of challenges however on the identical time additionally delivers vital enhancements to Scotland’s Railway for passengers, together with a discount within the want for future disruption arising from any future works.”
Jeremy Spence, programme supervisor, Community Rail, added: “I'm happy that this main programme of labor to the Argyle line has been accomplished each on time and inside price range.
“It’s a credit score to the Community Rail venture workforce, our contractors and provide chain companions that each component was delivered safely and on time.
“The result is a complete programme of enhancements and enhancements that futureproof Scotland’s Railway for passengers, as work on this scale won't be required for a few years to return.
“I want to thank all of the passengers whose journey plans have been affected for his or her persistence and understanding over the previous eight weeks.”
David Simpson, ScotRail service supply director, stated: “This was an bold programme of labor and it’s nice to see that it’s been accomplished on time, inside price range, and with various transport preparations working nicely for purchasers.
“The work has helped future proof the road and clients can stay up for a greater journey expertise.
The Argyle line venture consists of enhancements to Anderston station, with the closure of the station prolonged by 4 weeks till Monday, June 6.
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