Footbridge removed at site of proposed new Lanarkshire train station and transport hub

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A Lanarkshire MSP quizzed the Transport Minister on the progress of the East Kilbride Rail Enhancement Project.Campaigners long calling for better public transport links for the town were furious when Transport Scotland announced a U-turn on the dualling of the line between Busby and East Kilbride - instead opting for electrification only on this section.This was despite an admission from Michael Matheson during his time as Transport Secretary that rail services in the town weren't "up to scratch" during a visit in 2020.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The SNP's Collette Stevenson asked now Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth in Holyrood what actions were being taken to improve public transport use in East Kilbride and for an update on East Kilbride rail enhancements.Ms Gilruth confirmed that a footbridge at the site of a proposed new Hairmyres station - which is part of plans for a wider transport hub - has been removed.The Minister said: "The Scottish Government is investing more than £100million in the East Kilbride rail project, which is encouraging more diesel trains to be replaced across Scotland and encourage greater modal shift."The electrification of the line from Glasgow to Barrhead is underway including the replacement of Hairmyres station, whereby the plan is to create a new fully