A BUSY Clydebank line will close for four days to allow improvement works on the track.
The section of rail between Dalmuir and Yoker will be closed between Friday, September 22 and Monday, September 25 due to a planned upgrade to the tracks.
During the work, ScotRail will divert some services via Singer and Anniesland while a replacement bus service will be in place between Dalmuir and Partick, via Yoker and Garscadden.
The work is part of a £1 million investment package into the ageing track.
As part of the improvements, the train tracks through Dalmuir's Twin Tunnels will be modernised alongside the renewal of switches and crossings which allow trains to move from one rail line to another.
The installation of new brackets to support the rails on platform five at Dalmuir station will be implemented.
Kevin Haddow, project manager at Network Rail, said: “The work we are undertaking is vital for the long-term future reliability of the line.
“The four-day closure of the line allows us to carry out a huge amount of work at the same time, with engineers combining three projects to deliver the work more efficiently and limiting the time we need to close the railway.
“We’ve worked closely with ScotRail to divert trains via the Singer route, to keep passengers on trains wherever possible.
“We understand the inconvenience these works will cause to some passengers and residents and we thank them for their patience. We are committed to completing this work as quickly as possible for our customers.”
The hope is that these upgrades will help to drive down delays and keep services running efficiently.
David Simpson, service delivery director, ScotRail, said: “We are sorry to customers for the inconvenience they will face during these essential works by our colleagues at Network Rail Scotland.
“While the line is closed, we will be doing everything we can to keep customers moving, by diverting some services and adding replacement buses.
“Customers should check their journey before they travel on our social channels, our website, or the ScotRail app.”
Full details of service changes can be found at: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/service-alterations/buses-replace-trains-between-dalmuir-and-partick-yoker-friday
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