A four-day closure the railway near Dalmuir station, on the western side of Clydebank, has come to an end following the completion of Network Rail‘s £1m project to repack and upgrade ageing track.

Work began on Friday 22 September and continued over the weekend until the following Tuesday morning.

Track passing through the 127-year-old Dalmuir twin tunnels underneath the Forth and Clyde Cadel was upgraded, while switches and crossings to the east of the station were also renewed. New brackets to support the rails at platform five of Dalmuir station were also installed.

The weekend closure meant that all three parts of the project could be completed within the single timeframe, thus reducing inconvenience to passengers. The investment will also allow the efficient running of services and a reduction in delays.

The station, nine miles northwest of Glasgow, offers services on the Argyle Line, the North Clyde Line and the West Highland Line. Trains are operated by ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper services.

Kevin Haddow, project manager, Network Rail Scotland, said: “Our team has been working around-the-clock to deliver this project safely and efficiently. Their work will improve the long-term reliability of the line and we are pleased to have been completed the work on time and within budget.

“We would also like to thank passengers and residents for their patience during the project.”