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What does the construction process entail?

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What does the construction process entail?

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Network Rail and its team of contractors are carrying out the work in three distinct stages, these include: 1. Advanced Works (Construction work between Newbridge Junction and Bathgate): • Upgrading the existing Bathgate – Edinburgh line so that it is all double-tracked • Upgrading Uphall Station and Livingston North Stations 2. Main Works: • Building new stations at Armadale and Caldercruix • Relocating Bathgate station • Building a new double-tracked and electrified track between Bathgate and Drumgelloch • Relocating Drumgelloch Station 3. Final works (Construction work between Drumgelloch and Airdrie): • Upgrading the existing Airdrie Station • Upgrading the existing Drumgelloch – Airdrie line so that it is double tracked and electrified For more detailed timing of these stages, please see the Project Timetable.