Scottish rail company Transport Scotland is seeking contractors for a new passenger rail line linking Glasgow Airport following the start of the procurement process.
Phase one of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link (GARL) branch line project, 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 project involves upgrading 9km of existing track between Shields Junction and Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Work on the line is set to involve building embankments and bridges across three minor roads. The project also includes building a new 140m single-span bridge across the M8 motorway and the construction of a new airport rail station.
The majority of the rail line, including the new station, will be carried on a viaduct, says Transport Scotland.
The GARL project is being delivered by Transport Scotland and Network Rail with additional financial support from airport operator BAA and the European Commission.
By staff writer
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