The upgrade was part of a planned programme of work aimed at improving the station’s infrastructure and passenger experience.

Over the past 15 weeks, platform 2 has been demolished and replaced with a brand new structure featuring improved surfacing, better drainage, and tactile paving to support visually impaired passengers.

The platform was temporarily closed to allow the work to take place but will reopen in time for the start of service on Saturday, 30 August.

Laura Craig, scheme project manager at Network Rail, said: “We really appreciate the patience of passengers and the local community while this work was carried out.

“The new platform is safer, easier to move around, and feels like a much more welcoming space overall. I’m confident people will notice the difference as soon as they step onto it, and I hope they enjoy the improved experience of travelling to and from Hamilton West.”

The platform 2 rebuild at Hamilton West is one of several station upgrades taking place across Scotland this year. Earlier this month, a £2.9m improvement project was completed at Hillington West, upgrading both platforms. Alexandra Parade in Glasgow and Dunkeld and Birnam in Perthshire have also seen significant enhancements.