Plans have been revealed to transform a major train station near Glasgow.

Network Rail has unveiled their proposal to build a new footbridge and lift system at Uddingston station, which was first submitted to South Lanarkshire Council in September. 

The footbridge will be accessed by a staircase and lift shaft at each end, making it easier for people with mobility issues or those travelling with luggage, children, or bikes to access the platforms.

It will be uncovered, made of steel and is to be located approximately 25m to the west of the existing footbridge, which will be removed after the new one is installed.

Ahead of work beginning on the site next month, members of the public will have the chance to meet the team behind the project and ask questions about it. 

A drop-in session will be held at Uddingston Grammar School on Tuesday, November 7 from 4.15pm to 7.15pm.

Susan Menmuir, scheme project manager for Network Rail, said: “I would encourage Uddingston residents to come along on November 7 to meet the team and find out more about our plans to improve accessibility at Uddingston station.

“The new footbridge and lifts being installed at the station will deliver modern standards of access for those travelling to or from Uddingston.

“Our proposals will help everyone in the community access services at Uddingston station easily and will improve the travelling experience for passengers as part of our efforts to enable even more people to travel by train.

“Delivering step-free access at stations to open up our network is one important way in which we are improving the overall experience of travelling on Scotland’s railway.”

The work is supported by the government's Access for All scheme, with Transport Scotland identifying Uddingston as the station that would benefit from the funding.

Those living near the station will receive letters outlining key dates and milestones throughout the project.