Your views on the News

Each week we will publish the best posts and tweets from our followers. To pick up all the latest news, debate and issues affecting EK like us on facebook and follow us on twitter. EK rail line debate Our special news feature last week which took another look at the current situation for rail travellers in East Kilbride News prompted responses from online readers.

An upgrade and increased capacity are needed according to commuters and politicians and folk were keen to have their say.

Elaine Young said: “Need to improve on parking availability. Try finding a parking space in Hairmyres car park.”

Linda McCreadie said:“Why don’t they cancel the unnecessary dualling of the Strathaven road and put the money into upgrading the railway line?”

Janet Gordon said: “As a regular user of this line the biggest issue I have with ScotRail is the lack of carriages at peak times and the newer carriages seem to have less seats which isn’t helping.”

Brian Cairns posted: “The class 156 diesel units on the route are more than 28 years old. Apart from the Barrhead and Kilmarnock line, all other lines are electrified.”

Deborah King said:“The lack of carriages on peak services in the last week has been abysmal.

“Having to stand from Hairmyres to Glasgow Central frequently is unacceptable when paying £1k for an annual season ticket.” Pitch perfect for school

News that Allsports Construction and Maintenance Ltd will repair South Park Primary School’s MUGA pitch for free went down well.

Frank McLaughlin said: “Great to hear a kind-hearted company stepped in to repair the damage.”