46-741: The Cathcart Circle Lines form a mostly suburban railway route linking Glasgow (Central) to Cathcart via a circular line, with branches to Newton and Neilston , on the south bank of the River Clyde . They are part of the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport network. The lines were built by the Cathcart District Railway (Cathcart Circle) and the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway (Newton and Neilston lines). The first part opened on 1 March 1886 as
92-424: A Driving Van Trailer . In late 2005, five Class 322s were transferred from One to replace these. Following an refurbishment performed by Hunslet-Barclay of Kilmarnock between 2006 and 2007, all Class 322s had their capacity increased from 252 passengers to 293. During January 2007, public calls were made for the refurbishments of First ScotRail's Class 158 diesel multiple units, particularly in regards to
138-803: A Class 67. A second set was also operated for a while. In July 2008, Transport Scotland funded the acquisition of 22 three-carriage and 16 four-carriage Class 380 Desiros with the first entering service in December 2010. These trains operated Ayrshire and Inverclyde services, adding extra capacity and allowed the cascade of existing stock to the new Glasgow to Edinburgh services via the reopened Airdrie to Bathgate line. [REDACTED] Former train types operated by First ScotRail include: The majority of Scotland's 340 passenger stations were operated by First ScotRail under Network Rail ownership. Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central stations were operated by Network Rail itself; Glasgow Prestwick Airport station
184-483: A double line from Glasgow Central to Mount Florida then single to Cathcart, doubled on 26 May 1886. The circular route back to Central station via Shawlands and Maxwell Park was completed on 2 April 1894. The Newton and Neilston branches were built to provide a through route from the Lanarkshire coalfields to ports such as Ardrossan on the Ayrshire coast. There is still a junction with other lines at Newton, but
230-480: A new blue livery with white saltire markings on the carriage ends. This rebranding placed less emphasis on the First and was marketed as "ScotRail: Scotland's Railway" . The first unit to receive the new livery was 170434, unveiled at Glasgow Queen Street on 22 September 2008. During December 2008, ScotRail started operated a set of DB Schenker Mark 2 carriages on a peak-hour Fife Circle Line service hauled by
276-497: A single week alone. First ScotRail's approach to dealing with fare-dodgers remained a point of controversy at times. During June 2009, a report by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport alleged that passenger figures generated by ScotRail had contained 7.2 million more passenger journeys than had been actually made; in response, Holyrood 's audit committee called in Auditor General Robert Black to review
322-532: A wider light rail network for Glasgow, incorporating both new lines and re-purposed older alignments. If taken forward, this proposal was supposed to have been implemented during the period 2012 - 2022, in line with the scope of the strategic review. The Cathcart Circle has been identified as one of the heavy rail lines that would be converted to metro as part of the proposals for the Glasgow Metro project. No timescale or budget has been released so far, but it
368-472: Is 25 kV AC electrified . Glasgow’s main terminal stations are Central and Queen Street stations . ScotRail operated trains in this area under the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) brand. However, the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport no longer has any input into specifying rail services in the Glasgow area. DMUs and EMUs that were liveried in the carmine and cream livery were stripped of
414-642: Is anticipated that it would be one of the first metro lines given that most of the infrastructure is already in place. A new station on the Neilston line, Balgray railway station , has been proposed by Network Rail with construction due to commence in 2024. Railway line Rail transport terms are a form of technical terminology applied to railways. Although many terms are uniform across different nations and companies, they are by no means universal, with differences often originating from parallel development of rail transport systems in different parts of
460-833: Is being expanded with the construction of the Waverley Line to the Borders, and the Edinburgh–Bathgate Line has been extended by the Airdrie–Bathgate rail link . A project to open a rail link to Edinburgh Airport was cancelled in September 2007 by the Scottish Government in favour of construction of a station at nearby Gogar which will connect with the Edinburgh tram network to take passengers to
506-590: Is less dense than Glasgow’s. Edinburgh’s main station is Waverley . The main railway line through the city centre runs in a cutting immediately below Edinburgh Castle . A secondary station is at Haymarket in the west of the city. Railway lines running north from Edinburgh to Fife and the Highlands cross the Firth of Forth via the Forth Bridge . Lines in and around Edinburgh were: The Edinburgh rail network
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#1732780948901552-596: Is most often seen on the line outside of the peak, whilst the Class 320 and 318 units are usually found in the peak and tend to double up to form 6 car consists due to the higher demand at these times. Upon electrification in 1962, Class 303s . Following electrification of the Inverclyde Line in 1967, Class 311 units were also used. Following the introduction of the Class 318 in 1986, they made occasional trips onto
598-537: The International Union of Railways in its official publications and thesaurus. Also Centering spring cylinder . Also Railway air brake . Also Main Reservoir and Reservoir . Also see Reverser handle . A metal casting incorporating a slot that allows the casting to fit over the rail near the wheel of a derailed car. The locomotive then pushes or pulls the car so that
644-806: The 1960s. At peak times the above services combine to have trains running approximately every 5–10 minutes between Glasgow Central and Cathcart, where line capacity permits. Several trains are formed of the maximum six cars at these times. Commuter levels on this line are quite high and therefore a high density service is required at such busy periods. The line now features a number of different services, however these are considerably reduced from pre- coronavirus levels. Basic service levels (Monday to Sunday, off-peak) give 2 trains per hour between Glasgow Central and Neilston , 1 train per hour between Newton and Glasgow Central via Maxwell Park and 1 train per hour between Newton and Glasgow Central via Crosshill . There are currently only 6 trains per day which operate
690-769: The Caledonian Sleeper services. Class 90s were used south of Edinburgh and Glasgow Central with Class 67s used on the portions to Fort William , Aberdeen and Inverness . A dedicated pool was also created due to the need to fit cast steel brakes. Three Class 90s were repainted in First ScotRail livery with EWS logos. For a short time in 2005, the Edinburgh - North Berwick Line services were operated by English Welsh & Scottish Class 90s with former Virgin Trains Mark 3 carriages and
736-595: The Circle onto the L&;AR lines eastbound, terminating at Kirkhill . East side services ran to Newton, with many extended to Motherwell via the Clydesdale Junction Railway . The basic service every 30 minutes was Glasgow Central to Neilston via Mount Florida; Central to Motherwell via Mount Florida; Glasgow Central to Kirkhill via Maxwell Park; and Cathcart Circle (Inner and Outer). This included
782-504: The Circle route only. From December 2016, Class 320s were introduced to the line, working the Circle and Newton via Maxwell Park routes to permit an increase in Class 314 workings on the Inverclyde Line . This was due to a number of Class 380s being reserved for driver training on the newly electrified Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk High route. From the December 2018 timetable change, Class 380s began operating most Neilston services, along with some Circle and Newton services. During 2019
828-458: The Circle, in addition to the services on the Neilston branch. From May 1984, both the Newton and Neilston services remained 2 per hour, none turned back at Kirkhill and only one ran the full circle each way. Services were operated by First ScotRail , with most services using Class 314 electric multiple units , although Class 318s and Class 334s (Juniper units) made occasional appearances on
874-433: The Circle. The Class 311 were withdrawn in 1990, and following the introduction of the Class 334 the Class 303 were withdrawn in 2002 and a major redeployment of the fleet took place, resulting in the Class 314s taking over the line, supplemented occasionally by Classes 318 and 334. In 2014 Class 314s primarily operated the Circle (including Newton , Neilston services). During peak hours Class 380s were also used on
920-482: The Hamilton Circle and resulted in east side services terminating at Newton. Peak services from east and west sides operated to Motherwell via Blantyre and Hamilton. The major change being the extension of west side services from Kirkhill to Newton. Until May 1984 there were four trains an hour on the Newton branch (two via Maxwell Park and two via Queen's Park) and two trains an hour in each direction around
966-686: The ScotRail franchise under the ScotRail brand. During July 2003, the Scottish Executive and the Strategic Rail Authority announced Arriva , FirstGroup and National Express had been shortlisted to bid for the new franchise. In June 2004, the franchise was awarded to FirstGroup; the services formerly operated by ScotRail were transferred to First ScotRail on 17 October 2004. On 1 January 2006, Transport Scotland
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#17327809489011012-616: The ScotRail franchise, including Abellio , Arriva , MTR , and National Express. During early October 2014, it was announced that Abellio's bid had been selected and thus First ScotRail would be discontinued from April 2015. Accordingly, the franchise was transferred to Abellio ScotRail at midnight on 1 April 2015. Several hours beforehand, the Caledonian Sleeper services had been separately transferred to Serco. Express trains operated between Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness , Dundee and Aberdeen . The Highland Main Line links Inverness to
1058-606: The Strathclyde logos. Lines in and around Glasgow were: The North Clyde Line is now linked to the Edinburgh-Bathgate Line (see Edinburgh, below) with the completion of the Airdrie–Bathgate rail link , creating a new direct link between Glasgow and Edinburgh. There is also a proposal to create a new rail link across the city with the Crossrail Glasgow project. Edinburgh ’s suburban network
1104-520: The circular service, with none operating on a Saturday or Sunday. These 6 services are peak only, with 3 operating during the morning peak and 3 during the evening peak. In the morning peak, 2 of these services operate clockwise and the other operates anti-clockwise and in the evening peak all 3 services operate anti-clockwise. Current service patterns combine to give 3 trains per hour between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida and just 1 train per hour between Glasgow Central and Langside . In addition to
1150-1024: The coastal towns of Oban and Mallaig connected with the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services to Skye , Colonsay , Lismore , Islay and the Outer Hebrides and Inner Hebrides . The rural lines were: First ScotRail operated some services that ventured south of the border: principally the Caledonian Sleeper to London Euston along the West Coast Main Line , and a three times daily cross-country service between Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow Central via Carlisle and Kilmarnock . Performance figures for National Express’s last quarter as franchise holder, July to September 2004, were: Performance figures for FirstGroup’s first quarter as franchise holder, October to December 2004, were: FirstGroup started operating
1196-580: The derailed wheel runs up the rerailer and back on to the track. Also see Extended Wagon Top Boiler . Also see Waist sheet . Also see Expansion knee . Also see Valve gear. Also see Grate Also see Train air signal apparatus. Also see Control system. Also Adhesion railway . Also Adhesion railway . Also see Hub. Also Adhesion railway . Also see Whistle stem. Also Coupler Yoke , Bell Yoke , Guide Yoke , Valve Yoke . First ScotRail First ScotRail
1242-462: The development of Glasgow's southern suburbs, although until electrification in 1962 there was virtually no passenger service beyond Kirkhill by this route. On weekdays the services have provided a vital transport link for school pupils and college students at nearby schools and higher education establishments, contributing to passenger numbers on top of the commuter traffic. The lines under British Railways were electrified on Monday 28 May 1962 at
1288-586: The event of severe winter conditions. In addition to improved access to travel information at stations and aboard trains, a new design of warmed plastic tunnels along with the first "power shower" system in the UK were rolled out to help de-ice trains, while it was stated that priority would be given to keeping the most highly-trafficked routes operational. At times of severe weather, ScotRail services had been temporarily suspended on grounds of safety; in such situations, wherever possible, active trains were directed to stop in
1334-468: The extent of the miscalculation. First ScotRail stated that the "long-standing" error was being corrected, while Transport Scotland contended that the overestimate did not impact its decision to extend the ScotRail franchise. During October 2011, First ScotRail and the British railway infrastructure operator Network Rail announced the enactment of a series of new measures to handle service disruption in
1380-465: The following lines: Built by the Cathcart District Railway . Built by the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway . Diverges from the Circle via a dive under junction south of Mount Florida and at Cathcart South Junction (south of Cathcart ). The link at Cathcart South junction was put in place during electrification. Built by the L&;AR . Diverges from the Circle at Cathcart . Round the west side of
1426-484: The franchise on 17 October 2004. The performance figures released by the Office for Rail Regulation (ORR) are as follows: Note: First ScotRail inherited a fleet of Class 150 , Class 156 , Class 158 , Class 170 , Class 314 , Class 318 , Class 320 and Class 334s from National Express, as well as Mark 2 carriages and Mark 3 sleepers for use on the Caledonian Sleeper . First ScotRail contracted EWS to haul
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1472-548: The line. The basic service (Monday to Sunday) is every 30 minutes from Glasgow Central to Neilston via Mount Florida and every hour from Glasgow Central to Newton via Mount Florida, Glasgow Central to Newton via Maxwell Park and the inner and outer Circle service (does not operate on Sundays). This frequency gives a 30-minute service on the west side of the Circle, Neilston and Newton branches, three trains per hour at Cathcart and four trains per hour between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida. These service levels are less than those of
1518-457: The matter became politically charged but did not impact the extension decision. In June 2012, the Scottish Government announced that the Caledonian Sleeper services would be split off from the ScotRail franchise. Following its unsuccessful bid to retain the franchise in 2014, First ScotRail transferred operations to Abellio ScotRail on 1 April 2015. Between March 1997 and October 2004, the public transport conglomerate National Express operated
1564-509: The nearest convenient station and alternative transportation was provided until services could be resumed. In June 2012, the Scottish Government announced that when the ScotRail franchise would be re-tendered in 2014, the Caledonian Sleeper services would be split off and transferred to a standalone franchise. In May 2014, it was announced that the new Caledonian Sleeper franchise had been awarded to Serco . In addition to FirstGroup, multiple other transport companies entered bids to operate
1610-415: The regular off-peak service patterns, the branch to Neilston also receives an express service once per day during peak hours. In the morning peak, the 08:08 service will depart Neilston and call at all stops until Muirend , from here the service will operate non-stop to Glasgow Central . In terms of rolling stock, the line now sees service from the Class 318 , Class 320 and Class 380 . The Class 380
1656-480: The south. Some stretches of main line, such as the Highland Main Line, are single track, and express trains must call at intermediate stations to permit trains coming in the opposite direction to pass. The main lines of Scotland are: The densest part of the network was the suburban network around Glasgow , with 183 stations, the second-largest suburban rail network in the UK, after London. Much of it
1702-451: The standard 25 kV AC , but originally 6.25 kV between Pollokshields East and Mount Florida because of limited clearances. The "Blue Trains", Class 303 units, which had dual voltage capability, replaced steam trains and early diesel units. There was a trial run on the previous day, with over 5,500 passengers reported as using the new trains in their first morning rush hour. Most of the track consists of Jointed Rail The lines comprise
1748-426: The terminal. A proposal to re-open the Edinburgh suburban railway line has been made by campaigning groups. Rural lines include the scenic West Highland Line , Kyle of Lochalsh line and Far North Line . These lines carried more passengers, mostly tourists, during the summer months, but provided a valuable link and social service during the winter months. Many rural lines are single track. Trains terminating at
1794-463: The toilet facilities. One year later, work commenced on the refurbishment of 25 Class 158s, which involved repainting, new seating, extra luggage space, the addition of new customer information systems, and the fitting of the requested toilet retention tanks. In September 2008, Transport Scotland announced that all First ScotRail trains, including those previously operated on behalf of the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport , would be repainted in
1840-400: The track beyond Neilston has been lifted. The lines originally carried significant amounts of freight, but commuter trains are the only regular users now. Football Specials sometimes run to Mount Florida and King's Park for major matches at Hampden Park . When the lines were built much of the land around them was open countryside. The existence of a commuter railway was a major factor in
1886-416: The withdrawal of Class 314s from the ScotRail network took place and as of 2024 a mixture of Class 318s , 320s and 380s operate the lines. There have also been proposals to convert the lines to a tram line, but never beyond the initial suggestion stage. Most recently, in December 2008 Transport Scotland 's Strategic Transport Projects Review suggested an upgrade of the Circle to light rail as part of
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1932-757: The world, and in the national origins of the engineers and managers who built the inaugural rail infrastructure . An example is the term railroad , used (but not exclusively) in North America , and railway , generally used in English-speaking countries outside North America and by the International Union of Railways . In English-speaking countries outside the United Kingdom, a mixture of US and UK terms may exist. Various terms, both global and specific to individual countries, are listed here. The abbreviation "UIC" refers to terminology adopted by
1978-528: Was a train operating company in Scotland owned by FirstGroup . It operated the ScotRail franchise between October 2004 and March 2015. On 17 October 2004, First ScotRail took over operations from the incumbent franchisee, National Express . First ScotRail operated most commuter and long-distance services within Scotland, and some services to northern England, as well as the Caledonian Sleeper to London. Of FirstGroup's four train operating companies, ScotRail
2024-592: Was established to carry out the Scottish Executive's transport responsibilities including its then newly devolved powers over rail franchising. During April 2008, Transport Scotland granted a three-year franchise extension to First ScotRail, postponing its end-date to November 2014. In May 2009, First ScotRail announced a crackdown on fare-dodging shortly after discovering that one of its most popular saver tickets could be subject to widespread abuse; 150 travellers were caught misusing Flexipass tickets within
2070-594: Was owned and operated by the airport; and Dunbar was operated by the InterCity East Coast franchise holder (originally GNER , then National Express East Coast , then East Coast , and finally Virgin Trains East Coast ). ScotRail operated Lockerbie station although none of its services called there. First ScotRail's fleet was maintained at Edinburgh Haymarket , Glasgow Shields Road , Corkerhill and Inverness depots. During early 2005,
2116-589: Was the second largest (in terms of number of passenger journeys 2013–14) after First Great Western at the time of the termination of its franchise. During April 2008, Transport Scotland granted a three-year franchise extension to First ScotRail. In May 2009, First ScotRail announced a crackdown on fare-dodging due to abuse of the Flexipass ticket system. One month later, it was alleged that ScotRail's passenger figures were substantially inflated and that 7.2 million less passenger journeys had been actually made;
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