Barrhead South railway station

Barrhead South was once one of four railway stations in Barrhead, Renfrewshire (now East Renfrewshire), Scotland.

A new station, Balgray railway station, has been approved, near the site of the old Barrhead South station, by Network Rail in conjunction with East Renfrewshire Council. This station has a Spring 2024 construction start with opening planned for Summer/Autumn 2025. The new station will be located off Balgraystone Road. The road network leading to the new station is now complete.

History
The station was originally part of the Paisley and Barrhead District Railway. The line was opened in 1897 and used for freight until the 1960s but none of the stations including this one opened for passenger travel.

Situated in the hills south of Barrhead, it was the only side platform station on the Paisley and Barrhead District Railway. It is clear from the wagons in the photograph that some railway activity took place in the area.

Recently, with housing development opening up nearby, the local council have confirmed they will be opening a station called Balgray railway station at a similar location to serve both new developments at Barrhead South and also the Dams to Darnley Country Park.