RAILSCOT | Network Rail plan works on Pollokshaws viaduct to improve Glasgow to East Kilbride rail line [Evening Times]

Network Rail plan works on Pollokshaws viaduct to improve Glasgow to East Kilbride rail line [Evening Times]

Date: 13/03/2021

Works could be carried out on Pollokshaws viaduct if city planners approve plans.

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Network Rail plan works on Pollokshaws viaduct to improve Glasgow to East Kilbride rail line

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WORKS could be carried out on Pollokshaws viaduct if city planners approve plans.

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Black 5 44900 crossing Pollokshaws Viaduct over the River Cart with an up freight on 8 September 1956.
Location: Pollokshaws Viaduct
Company: Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
08/09/1956 G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow

156493 crossing Pollokshaws viaduct at the rear of a three unit train heading towards Glasgow Central
Location: Pollokshaws Viaduct
Company: Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
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Network Rail plan works on Pollokshaws viaduct to improve Glasgow to East Kilbride rail line [Evening Times]

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