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An electric train has run on the East Kilbride line for the first time ever, completing a successful test journey from Glasgow. ‌

The Class 380 train travelled along the newly-electrified line overnight on Monday, October 13, with engineers onboard to monitor how the new overhead line equipment and electric train performed. ‌

The testing phase is a major milestone in the £144m East Kilbride Enhancement project, funded by the Scottish Government, for the full electrification of the route. ‌

Further tests and training will be carried out ahead of the introduction of the first ScotRail electric passenger services on the line in December.

Gerry McQuade, capital delivery director at Network Rail Scotland said: “Seeing the first electric train run on the East Kilbride line

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