ScotRail’s Motherwell ticket office will relocate as part of a major transformation for the station.

The temporary move will happen on Friday as the current hub outside of the building will go inside the station.

The office will remain there until February 2023 before becoming a new retail space.

It is part of the fifth phase of redevelopment which will enable landscaping and utilities work to take place.

This will include creating a new glazed dome roof along with a significant extension.

Glasgow Times:

Throughout December, more than 140 glass panels will be fitted to form the new roof to design a brighter and modern station.

North Lanarkshire Council is also carrying out work to create a new transport hub outside the station with support from the Glasgow City Region City Deal.

This includes an expanded bus facility, a new station access road, a car drop-off area and blue-badge parking, as well as improved facilities for taxis and pedestrian and cycle access.

The aim is to improve links between bus and train services as well as reducing congestion in the town centre.

The station redevelopment project will also include improved retail facilities, more food and drinks on sale, and refurbished waiting facilities.

Glasgow Times:

John MacDonald, ScotRail senior project manager, said: “From Friday the current temporary ticket office will be moved inside the new station building until work on the permanent ticket office is complete.

“Over the coming months, the station’s redevelopment project will see the new domed glass roof installed before work on the interior of the new expanded concourse, ticket office, and retail spaces commence.

“Making rail an attractive option is a key aspect of our recovery from the pandemic, and I believe that the improvements being made at Motherwell station will help to encourage more people back to the railway.”

Councillor Jim Logue, North Lanarkshire Council leader, said: “The work at Muir Street will mean improved transport links for everyone using Motherwell railway station and the town centre, on foot or by bus, taxi, bike, train, or car.

“It will create a new access road and footpath from Hamilton Road, an expanded bus stop and improved shelter, a drop-off point, facilities for taxis, and blue badge parking spaces.

“Combined with ScotRail’s major work to the station itself, this project will provide the transport facilities and links to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors as well as helping to reduce carbon emissions and achieve our net zero ambition by 2030.”