Paisley Canal Line - Electrification

Electrification

As part of the 1980s Ayrshire Coast Line electrification the line between Shields Junction and Corkerhill was electrified, including Corkerhill Depot.

Electrification of the section of line from Corkerhill to Paisley Canal, to a plan devised by a ScotRail and Network Rail alliance, began in July 2012 and was completed in November 2012. The electrification works were undertaken during night time and weekend possessions, resulting in the route closing after 8pm on Monday to Thursday evenings, all day on Saturdays, and for an eight-day period in October, with work starting on 29 September 2012 and intending to be completed by 8 November 2012.

Class 314 and Class 380 electric multiple units supplemented the existing Class 156 diesel multiple units from energisation of the wires in November 2012. From the timetable change in December 2012, the Class 156 were moved to other routes.