East Kilbride–Glasgow Central line

East Kilbride–Glasgow Central line
Busby railway station in 2026, after the line was electrified
Overview
Other nameBusby Railway
StatusOperational
LocaleGlasgow, Scotland
Termini
Stations10
Service
Operator(s)ScotRail
Rolling stockClass 380 Desiro
Class 156 Super Sprinter
History
Completed1868
Technical
Number of tracks1–2
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV OHLE
A map of the Busby Railway when it opened in 1868

Glasgow Central–East Kilbride line
Glasgow Central
Crossmyloof
Pollokshaws West
Busby Junction
Thornliebank
Giffnock
Cathcart Circle Lines
Clarkston Curves
Clarkston
Busby
Busby Print Works
Thorntonhall
Hairmyres
East Kilbride

The East Kilbride–Glasgow Central line, historically known as the Busby Railway, is a branch line of the Glasgow South Western Line that runs between Pollokshaws West and East Kilbride. The line was first opened in two stages in 1866 and 1868; it was upgraded and electrified over a four month closure in 2025, reopening on 18 May. On 14 December 2025, Class 380 EMUs started operating on the line.