Transport Scotland has begun the procurement process for the Glasgow Airport Rail Link, which will see a new line built from near Paisley St James station to Glasgow Airport.
Expressions of interest for the GARL Branch Line Phase One project are being sought from companies with expertise in major civil engineering projects involving road, rail and air transport.
The contract – which is expected to be worth between £90m and £130m – will be awarded in summer 2009 with work set for completion by autumn 2011.
The Glasgow Airport Rail Link will upgrade 9km of existing track between Shields Junction and Paisley Gilmour Street station and lay around 2km of new track between Paisley St James station and Glasgow Airport.
By Nicola Boyes
