Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Welcome to scot-rail.co.uk, Scotland's online railway community. The group is for any rail enthusiast interested in the railways and trains of Scotland. It not only consists of the wiki that you're reading now, but a busy online forum and mailing list, which is accessible to anyone who registers. If you would like to join in, all you have to do is register with us for free.
Introduction
The Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway runs from Glasgow Queen Street-Edinburgh Waverley via Falkirk High. The stations on the route are Glasgow Queen Street, Bishopbriggs, Lenzie, Croy, Falkirk High, Polmont, Linlithgow, Edinburgh Park, Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverley.Electrification
In August 2009 a proposal was given to electrify this line. Electric services started in 2017.Rolling Stock
Services are operated by Class 170 and the daily Caledonian Sleeper is operated by Class 67. Sometimes during peak hours and if a Class 170 Turbostar breaks down a Class 158 is used with the Class 170's.Since 2017, 1tph is operated by a class 380 EMU.
Services
Monday to Saturday
4tph Glasgow Queen St - Edinburgh Waverley1tpd Fort William - Edinburgh Waverley
Sunday
2tph Glasgow Queen St - Edinburgh Waverley1tpd Fort William - Edinburgh Waverley