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The '''Cathcart Circle Lines''' form a suburban [[railway line|railway route]] linking [[Glasgow]] (Central) to [[Cathcart]] via a circular line, with branches to [[Newton (Lanark) railway station|Newton]] and [[Neilston]], on the south bank of the [[River Clyde]]. They are part of the [[Strathclyde Partnership for Transport]] network.

== History ==
The lines were built by the [[Cathcart District Railway]] (Cathcart Circle) and the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]] (Newton and Neilston lines). The first part opened on 1 March 1886<ref>Glasgow Herald, 1 March 1886</ref> as a double line from Glasgow Central to {{Stnlnk|Mount Florida}} then single to Cathcart, doubled on 26 May 1886.<ref>The People's History of Glasgow, 1899</ref> The circular route back to Central station via Shawlands and Maxwell Park was completed on 2 April 1894.

The Newton and Neilston branches were built to provide a through route from the [[Lanarkshire]] coalfields to ports such as [[Ardrossan]] on the [[Ayrshire]] coast. There is still a junction with other lines at Newton, but the track beyond Neilston has been lifted.

The lines originally carried significant amounts of freight, but commuter trains are the only regular users now. [[Football special]]s sometimes run to Mount Florida and {{Stnlnk|King's Park}} for major matches at [[Hampden Park]].

When the lines were built much of the land around them was open countryside. The existence of a commuter railway was a major factor in the development of Glasgow's southern suburbs.

On weekdays the services have provided a vital transport link for school pupils and college students at nearby schools and higher education establishments, contributing to passenger numbers on top of the commuter traffic.

The lines under [[British Rail|British Railways]] were [[Railway electrification in Great Britain|electrified]] on Monday 28 May 1962 at the standard [[25 kV AC]], but originally 6.25 kV between {{Stnlnk|Pollokshields East}} and Mount Florida because of limited clearances. The "Blue Trains", {{Brc|303}} units, which had dual voltage capability, replaced steam trains and early diesel units.

There was a trial run on the previous day.,<ref>Evening Times, Glasgow, 28 May 1962</ref> and over 5,500 passengers were reported as using the new trains in their first morning rush hour.

== Constituent lines ==

The lines comprise the following lines:

=== Cathcart Circle ===
Built by the [[Cathcart District Railway]].

=== Newton Line ===
Built by the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]]. Diverges from the Circle via a dive under junction south of {{Stnlnk|Mount Florida}} and at Cathcart South Junction (south of {{Stnlnk|Cathcart}}). The link at Cathcart South junction was put in place during electrification.

=== Neilston Line ===
Built by the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway|L&AR]]. Diverges from the Circle at {{Stnlnk|Cathcart}}.

== Passenger services ==

=== Following electrification in 1962 ===
Round the west side of the Circle onto the L&AR lines eastbound, terminating at {{Stnlnk|Kirkhill}}. East side services ran to Newton, with many extended to {{Stnlnk|Motherwell}} via the [[Clydesdale Junction Railway]].

The basic service every 30 minutes was Glasgow Central to Neilston via Mount Florida; Central to Motherwell via Mount Florida; Glasgow Central to Kirkhill via Maxwell Park; and Cathcart Circle (Inner and Outer).

=== [[West Coast Main Line]] electrification 1974 ===
This included the Hamilton Circle and resulted in east side services terminating at Newton. Peak services from east and west sides operated to Motherwell via Blantyre and Hamilton.

=== Argyle Line opening in 1979 ===
The major change being the extension of west side services from Kirkhill to Newton.

Until May 1984 there were four trains an hour on the Newton branch (two via Maxwell Park and two via Queen's Park) and two trains an hour in each direction around the Circle, in addition to the services on the Neilston branch.
From May 1984, both the Newton and Neilston services remained 2 per hour, none turned back at Kirkhill and only one ran the full circle each way.
<ref>GBTT May 1984</ref>

=== 2006/07 ===
Services were operated by [[First ScotRail]], with most services using {{Brc|314}} [[electric multiple unit]]s, although [[British Rail Class 318|Class 318s]] and [[British Rail Class 334|Class 334s (Juniper units)]] made occasional appearances on the line.

=== 2014 ===
The basic service (Monday to Sunday) is every 30 minutes from Glasgow Central to Neilston via Mount Florida and every hour from Glasgow Central to Newton via Mount Florida, Glasgow Central to Newton via Maxwell Park and the inner and outer Circle service (does not operate on Sundays).

This frequency gives a 30-minute service on the west side of the Circle, Neilston and Newton branches, three trains per hour at Cathcart and four trains per hour between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida. These service levels are less than those of the 1960s.

At peak times the above services combine to have trains running approximately every 5–10 minutes between Glasgow Central and Cathcart, where line capacity permits. Several trains are formed of the maximum six cars at these times. Commuter levels on this line are quite high and therefore a high density service is required at such busy periods.

== Rolling stock ==
[[File:Kirkhill railway station in 1979.jpg|thumb|left|The {{Brc|303}} "Blue Trains" (pictured at [[Kirkhill railway station]]) were introduced on the Cathcart Circle upon electrification, surviving until 2002.]]
Upon electrification in 1962, [[British Rail Class 303|Class 303s]]. Following electrification of the [[Inverclyde Line]] in 1967, [[British Rail Class 311|Class 311]] units were also used. Following the introduction of the [[British Rail Class 318|Class 318]] in 1986, they made occasional trips onto the Circle. The Class 311 were withdrawn in 1999, and following the introduction of the {{Brc|334}} the Class 303 were withdrawn in 2002 and a major redeployment of the fleet took place, resulting in the [[British Rail Class 314|Class 314s]] taking over the line, supplemented occasionally by Classes 318 and 334.

In 2014 [[British Rail Class 314|Class 314s]] primarily operate the Circle (including [[Newton (Lanark) railway station|Newton]], [[Neilston]] services). During peak hours [[British Rail Class 380|Class 380s]]{{citation needed|date=May 2011}} are also used, on the Circle route only.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}

== Future ==

=== Light rail conversion ===
There have also been proposals to convert the lines to [[light rail]], but never beyond the initial suggestion stage. Most recently, in December 2008 [[Transport Scotland]]'s Strategic Transport Projects Review suggested an upgrade of the Circle to light rail as part of a wider light rail network for Glasgow, incorporating both new lines and re-purposed older alignments.<ref name='stprwestscot'>{{cite web|url=http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/strategy-and-research/publications-and-consultations/j11260a-05.htm#a24 |title=Scottish Strategic Transport Projects Review, 24. West of Scotland Strategic Rail Enhancements |accessdate=2010-10-02 |work=Transport Scotland }}</ref> If taken forward, this proposal would be implemented during the period 2012 - 2022, in line with the scope of the strategic review.<ref name='stprwestscot' />

== References ==

=== Notes ===
<references/>

=== Sources ===
* {{Jowett-Atlas}}
* {{Kernahan-Cathcart}}

==External links==
* [http://www.scotcities.com/cathcart/intro.htm Origins and History of Cathcart Circle railway line]

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[[Category:Transport in Glasgow]]
[[Category:Transport in East Renfrewshire]]
[[Category:Railway lines in Scotland]]
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 There have also been proposals to convert the lines to [[light rail]], but never beyond the initial suggestion stage. Most recently, in December 2008 [[Transport Scotland]]'s Strategic Transport Projects Review suggested an upgrade of the Circle to light rail as part of a wider light rail network for Glasgow, incorporating both new lines and re-purposed older alignments. If taken forward, this proposal would be implemented during the period 2012 - 2022, in line with the scope of the strategic review.
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-The '''Cathcart Circle Lines''' form a suburban [[railway line|railway route]] linking [[Glasgow]] (Central) to [[Cathcart]] via a circular line, with branches to [[Newton (Lanark) railway station|Newton]] and [[Neilston]], on the south bank of the [[River Clyde]]. They are part of the [[Strathclyde Partnership for Transport]] network.
+The '''Cathcart Circle Lines''' form a suburban railway route linking [[Glasgow]] (Central) to [[Cathcart]] via a circular line, with branches to {{stnlnk|Newton}} and {{stnlnk|Neilston}}, on the south bank of the [[River Clyde]]. They are part of the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport network.
 == History ==
-The lines were built by the [[Cathcart District Railway]] (Cathcart Circle) and the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]] (Newton and Neilston lines). The first part opened on 1 March 1886<ref>Glasgow Herald, 1 March 1886</ref> as a double line from Glasgow Central to {{Stnlnk|Mount Florida}} then single to Cathcart, doubled on 26 May 1886.<ref>The People's History of Glasgow, 1899</ref> The circular route back to Central station via Shawlands and Maxwell Park was completed on 2 April 1894.
+The lines were built by the [[Cathcart District Railway]] (Cathcart Circle) and the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]] (Newton and Neilston lines). The first part opened on 1 March 1886 as a double line from Glasgow Central to {{Stnlnk|Mount Florida}} then single to Cathcart, doubled on 26 May 1886. The circular route back to Central station via Shawlands and Maxwell Park was completed on 2 April 1894.
 The Newton and Neilston branches were built to provide a through route from the [[Lanarkshire]] coalfields to ports such as [[Ardrossan]] on the [[Ayrshire]] coast. There is still a junction with other lines at Newton, but the track beyond Neilston has been lifted.
-The lines originally carried significant amounts of freight, but commuter trains are the only regular users now. [[Football special]]s sometimes run to Mount Florida and {{Stnlnk|King's Park}} for major matches at [[Hampden Park]].
+The lines originally carried significant amounts of freight, but commuter trains are the only regular users now. Football specials sometimes run to Mount Florida and {{Stnlnk|King's Park}} for major matches at [[Hampden Park]].
 When the lines were built much of the land around them was open countryside. The existence of a commuter railway was a major factor in the development of Glasgow's southern suburbs.
@@ Line 46: / Line 25: @@
 On weekdays the services have provided a vital transport link for school pupils and college students at nearby schools and higher education establishments, contributing to passenger numbers on top of the commuter traffic.
-The lines under [[British Rail|British Railways]] were [[Railway electrification in Great Britain|electrified]] on Monday 28 May 1962 at the standard [[25 kV AC]], but originally 6.25 kV between {{Stnlnk|Pollokshields East}} and Mount Florida because of limited clearances. The "Blue Trains", {{Brc|303}} units, which had dual voltage capability, replaced steam trains and early diesel units.
+The lines under British Railways were electrified on Monday 28 May 1962 at the standard 25 kV AC, but originally 6.25 kV between {{Stnlnk|Pollokshields East}} and Mount Florida because of limited clearances. The "Blue Trains", 303 units, which had dual voltage capability, replaced steam trains and early diesel units.
-There was a trial run on the previous day.,<ref>Evening Times, Glasgow, 28 May 1962</ref> and over 5,500 passengers were reported as using the new trains in their first morning rush hour.
+There was a trial run on the previous day, and over 5,500 passengers were reported as using the new trains in their first morning rush hour.
 == Constituent lines ==
@@ Line 78: / Line 57: @@
 Until May 1984 there were four trains an hour on the Newton branch (two via Maxwell Park and two via Queen's Park) and two trains an hour in each direction around the Circle, in addition to the services on the Neilston branch.
 From May 1984, both the Newton and Neilston services remained 2 per hour, none turned back at Kirkhill and only one ran the full circle each way.
 === 2006/07 ===
-Services were operated by [[First ScotRail]], with most services using {{Brc|314}} [[electric multiple unit]]s, although [[British Rail Class 318|Class 318s]] and [[British Rail Class 334|Class 334s (Juniper units)]] made occasional appearances on the line.
+Services were operated by First ScotRail, with most services using 314 electric multiple units, although Class 318s and Class 334s (Juniper units) made occasional appearances on the line.
 === 2014 ===
@@ Line 92: / Line 70: @@
 == Rolling stock ==
 [[File:Kirkhill railway station in 1979.jpg|thumb|left|The {{Brc|303}} "Blue Trains" (pictured at [[Kirkhill railway station]]) were introduced on the Cathcart Circle upon electrification, surviving until 2002.]]
-Upon electrification in 1962, [[British Rail Class 303|Class 303s]]. Following electrification of the [[Inverclyde Line]] in 1967, [[British Rail Class 311|Class 311]] units were also used. Following the introduction of the [[British Rail Class 318|Class 318]] in 1986, they made occasional trips onto the Circle. The Class 311 were withdrawn in 1999, and following the introduction of the {{Brc|334}} the Class 303 were withdrawn in 2002 and a major redeployment of the fleet took place, resulting in the [[British Rail Class 314|Class 314s]] taking over the line, supplemented occasionally by Classes 318 and 334.
+Upon electrification in 1962, Class 303s. Following electrification of the [[Inverclyde Line]] in 1967, Class 311 units were also used. Following the introduction of the Class 318 in 1986, they made occasional trips onto the Circle. The Class 311 were withdrawn in 1999, and following the introduction of the 334 the Class 303 were withdrawn in 2002 and a major redeployment of the fleet took place, resulting in the Class 314s taking over the line, supplemented occasionally by Classes 318 and 334.
-In 2014 [[British Rail Class 314|Class 314s]] primarily operate the Circle (including [[Newton (Lanark) railway station|Newton]], [[Neilston]] services). During peak hours [[British Rail Class 380|Class 380s]]{{citation needed|date=May 2011}} are also used, on the Circle route only.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}
+In 2014 Class 314s primarily operate the Circle (including [[Newton (Lanark) railway station|Newton]], [[Neilston]] services). During peak hours Class 380s are also used, on the Circle route only.
 == Future ==
 === Light rail conversion ===
-There have also been proposals to convert the lines to [[light rail]], but never beyond the initial suggestion stage. Most recently, in December 2008 [[Transport Scotland]]'s Strategic Transport Projects Review suggested an upgrade of the Circle to light rail as part of a wider light rail network for Glasgow, incorporating both new lines and re-purposed older alignments.<ref name='stprwestscot'>{{cite web|url=http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/strategy-and-research/publications-and-consultations/j11260a-05.htm#a24 |title=Scottish Strategic Transport Projects Review, 24. West of Scotland Strategic Rail Enhancements |accessdate=2010-10-02 |work=Transport Scotland }}</ref> If taken forward, this proposal would be implemented during the period 2012 - 2022, in line with the scope of the strategic review.<ref name='stprwestscot' />
+There have also been proposals to convert the lines to [[light rail]], but never beyond the initial suggestion stage. Most recently, in December 2008 [[Transport Scotland]]'s Strategic Transport Projects Review suggested an upgrade of the Circle to light rail as part of a wider light rail network for Glasgow, incorporating both new lines and re-purposed older alignments. If taken forward, this proposal would be implemented during the period 2012 - 2022, in line with the scope of the strategic review.
 {{Railway lines in Scotland}}