WORK to clear trees and vegetation on the railway between Barrhead and Pollokshaws will begin later this month.

And, ahead of the project, Network Rail is inviting local people to attend drop-in events to find out more about what is involved.

Work on trees and vegetation along a four-mile railway corridor will start on Monday, February 24, and continue until the end of June.

This work will pave the way for site and geological investigations that will inform proposals for future investment in the railway.

As well as vegetation clearance, the project will include a general tidy-up and address any issues with fencing uncovered as the vegetation is removed.

Work will take place during the day and at night and the equipment being used will include chainsaws and chipping machines, as well as ‘on track’ machinery.

Environmental and ecological surveys have been carried out to identify any protected species or nesting birds in the area.

Katie Vollbracht, Network Rail’s senior sponsor for the programme, said: “Given the scale and duration of this work, we will be offering local people the chance to come along to community drop-ins to find out more about what we are doing and to ask any questions direct to the project team.

“We understand this work will be noisy and inconvenient at times but hope that the opportunity to come along, find out more information and ask any questions is useful.”

Drop-in sessions will be held at Cleeves Primary School, in Nitshill, from 4.30pm until 7.30pm on Monday, February 17, and at the Barrhead Foundry from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday, February 18.

Anyone who can’t make it along to either drop-in event can ask questions by calling Network Rail on 0345 711 4141.