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A list of New and Reopened Stations since 1960
$ Earlier station on same line, but at different location.
(Closed dates generally refer to the first Monday when services did not run.)
| Station Opened | Date Opened | Train Service (when opened) | Remarks |
| (Hairmyres) | (2025?) | (Glasgow C. - East Kilbride) | (Relocation) |
| Leven | 02.Jun.2024 | Edinburgh - Kirkcaldy - Leven (1tph) | Offical opening 29.May.2024 ($ Closed 06.Oct.1969) |
| Cameron Bridge | 02.Jun.2024 | Edinburgh - Kirkcaldy - Leven (1tph) | Offical opening 29.May.2024 ($ Closed 06.Oct.1969) |
| East Linton | 23 Dec 2023 | Edinburgh - Dunbar / Newcastle | ($ Closed 04.May.1964) |
| Inverness Airport | 03 Feb 2023 | Inverness - Elgin/Aberdeen | ($ Dalcross closed 03.May.1965) |
| Reston | 23 May 2022 | Edinburgh - Berwick - Newcastle (8t/day) | ($ Closed 04.May.1964) |
| Kintore | 15 Oct 2020 | Aberdeen - Inverurie/Inverness | ($ Closed 07.Dec.1964) |
| Robroyston | 15 Dec 2019 | Glasgow QS HL - Cumbernauld - Edinburgh (2tph) | (Closed 11.Jun.1956) |
| Forres | 17 Oct 2017 | Inverness - Aberdeen | Relocation on new alignment. |
| Edinburgh Gateway | 11 Dec 2016 | Edinburgh - Fife Circle/Dundee/Perth/Inverness (4tph) | Tram/Train interchange at Gogar. |
| Shawfair | 06 Sep 2015 | Edinburgh - Tweedbank (2tph) | New (Borders Railway Project) |
| Eskbank | 06 Sep 2015 | Edinburgh - Tweedbank (2tph) | ($ Closed 06.Jan.1969 as 'Eskbank & Dalkeith') |
| Newtongrange | 06 Sep 2015 | Edinburgh - Tweedbank (2tph) | ($ Closed 06.Jan.1969) |
| Gorebridge | 06 Sep 2015 | Edinburgh - Tweedbank (2tph) | (Closed 06.Jan.1969) |
| Stow | 06 Sep 2015 | Edinburgh - Tweedbank (1tph) | (Closed 06.Jan.1969) |
| Galashiels | 06 Sep 2015 | Edinburgh - Tweedbank (2tph) | ($ Closed 06.Jan.1969) |
| Tweedbank | 06 Sep 2015 | Edinburgh - Tweedbank (2tph) | New |
| Conon Bridge | 08 Feb 2013 | Inverness - Dingwall / Kyle / Wick | Short platform (Closed 13.Jun.1960 as 'Conon') |
| Drumgelloch | 06 Mar 2011 | Edinburgh - Helensburgh C. | Relocation for Airdrie Bathgate Project |
| Armadale | 04 Mar 2011 | Edinburgh - Helensburgh C. | ($ Closed 09.Jan.1956) Airdrie Bathgate Project |
| Caldercruix | 13 Feb 2011 | Edinburgh - Helensburgh C. | (Closed 09.Jan.1956) Airdrie Bathgate Project |
| Blackridge | 12 Dec 2010 | Edinburgh - Helensburgh C. | New. Airdrie Bathgate Project |
| Bathgate | 18 Oct 2010 | Edinburgh - Bathgate (2tph) | Relocation for Airdrie Bathgate Project |
| Laurencekirk | 17 May 2009 | Edinburgh/Glasgow - Aberdeen/Inverurie | (Closed 04.Sep.1967) |
| Alloa | 19 May 2008 | Glasgow Queen St. - Alloa (1tph) | ($ Closed 07.Oct.1968) |
| Larkhall | 12 Dec 2005 | Dalmuir - Hamilton - Larkhall | (Closed 04.Oct.1965 as 'Larkhall Central') |
| Merryton | 12 Dec 2005 | Dalmuir - Hamilton - Larkhall | New |
| Chatelherault | 12 Dec 2005 | Dalmuir - Hamilton - Larkhall | New |
| Kelvindale | 26 Sep 2005 | Anniesland - Glasgow Queen St. | New. Was to be known as 'Dawsholm' |
| Gartcosh | 09 May 2005 | Falkirk G. & Cumbernauld - Glasgow Q. St | ($ Closed 05.Nov.1962) |
| Edinburgh Park | 08 Dec 2003 | Dunblane / Bathgate - Edinburgh / Newcraighall | New |
| Brunstane | 04 Jun 2002 | Dunblane / Bathgate - Edinburgh - Newcraighall | New |
| Newcraighall | 04 Jun 2002 | Dunblane / Bathgate - Edinburgh - Newcraighall | New. Was to be known as 'Kinnaird Park' |
| Beauly | 15 Apr 2002 | Inverness - Dingwall / Kyle / Wick | Short platform (Closed 13.Jun.1960) |
| Howwood | 12 Mar 2001 | Glasgow C. - Ardrossan (1tph) | ($ Closed 07.Mar.1955) |
| Dunfermline Queen Margaret | 25 Jan 2000 | Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath, Fife Circle | New |
| Drumfrochar | 24.May.1998 | Glasgow C. - Wemyss Bay | New |
| Dalgety Bay | 28.Mar.1998 | Edinburgh - Kirkcaldy, Fife Circle | New |
| Camelon | 04.Oct.1994 | Edinburgh - Dunblane (1tph); Glasgow Q St. - Falkirk G. (1tph) | ($ Closed 04.Sep.1967 as 'Falkirk Camelon') |
| Prestwick International Airport | 05.Sep.1994 | Glasgow C. - Ayr (2tph) | New |
| Sanquhar | 27.Jun.1994 | Glasgow Central - Dumfries - Carlisle | ($ Closed 06.Dec.1965) |
| Wallyford | 13.Jun.1994 | Edinburgh - North Berwick (1tph) | New |
| Ashfield | 03.Dec.1993 | Glasgow Queen St. - Maryhill (2tph) | New |
| Possilpark & Parkhouse | 03.Dec.1993 | Glasgow Queen St. - Maryhill (2tph) | New |
| Lambhill | 03.Dec.1993 | Glasgow Queen St. - Maryhill (2tph) | New. Renamed 'Gilsochill' May.1998 |
| Summerston | 03.Dec.1993 | Glasgow Queen St. - Maryhill (2tph) | New |
| Maryhill | 03.Dec.1993 | Glasgow Queen St. - Maryhill (2tph) | (Closed 02.Oct.1961 as 'Maryhill Park') |
| Carmyle | 01.Oct.1993 | Glasgow C. - Whifflet (2tph) | ($ Closed 05.Oct.1964) |
| Mount Vernon | 01.Oct.1993 | Glasgow C. - Whifflet (2tph) | ($ Closed 16.Aug.1943) |
| Baillieston | 01.Oct.1993 | Glasgow C. - Whifflet (2tph) | ($ Closed 05.Oct.1964) |
| Bargeddie | 01.Oct.1993 | Glasgow C. - Whifflet (2tph) | (Closed 05.Oct.1964 as 'Drumpark') |
| Kirkwood | 01.Oct.1993 | Glasgow C. - Whifflet (2tph) | New |
| Gretna Green | 20.Sep.1993 | Glasgow C. & Dumfries - Carlisle | ($ Closed 06.Dec.1965) |
| Whifflet | 21.Dec.1992 | Dalmuir - Motherwell - Coatbridge Central | New ($ 'Whifflet Lower' closed 05.Nov.1962) |
| Glenrothes with Thornton | 11.May.1992 | Edinburgh - Dunfermline - Kirkcaldy - Edinburgh | New |
| New Cumnock | 27.May.1991 | Glasgow C. - Dumfries - Carlisle | (Closed 06.Dec.1965) |
| Hawkhead | 12.Apr.1991 | Glasgow C. - Paisley Canal | ($ Closed 14.Feb.1966) |
| Dumbreck | 27.Jul.1990 | Glasgow C. - Paisley Canal (1tph) | New |
| Corkerhill | 27.Jul.1990 | Glasgow C. - Paisley Canal (1tph) | (Closed 10.Jan.1983) |
| Mosspark | 27.Jul.1990 | Glasgow C. - Paisley Canal (1tph) | (Closed 10.Jan.1983) |
| Crookston | 27.Jul.1990 | Glasgow C. - Paisley Canal (1tph) | (Closed 10.Jan.1983) |
| Paisley Canal | 27.Jul.1990 | Glasgow C. - Paisley Canal (1tph) | ($ Closed 10.Jan.1983) |
| Shieldmuir | 14.May.1990 | Lanark - Motherwell - Dalmuir (1tph) | New |
| Whinhill | 14.May.1990 | Glasgow C. - Wemyss Bay (1tph) | New |
| Priesthill & Darnley | 23.Apr.1990 | Glasgow C. - Barrhead (1tph) | New |
| Airbles | 15.May.1989 | Motherwell - Hamilton - Dalmuir (2tph) | New |
| Drumgelloch | 15.May.1989 | Drumgelloch - Airdrie - Balloch / Helensburgh C. (2tph) | New. Closed for Relocation 09.May.2010 (A2B Project) |
| Greenfaulds | 15.May.1989 | Glasgow Q. St - Cumbernauld (2tph) | New |
| Milliken Park | 15.May.1989 | Glasgow C. - Ardrossan / Largs (2tph) | ($ Closed 18.Apr.1966) |
| Stepps | 15.May.1989 | Glasgow Q. St - Cumbernauld (2tph) | ($ Closed 05.Nov.1962) |
| Musselburgh | 03.Oct.1988 | Edinburgh - North Berwick (1tph) | New |
| Falls of Cruachan | 20.Jun.1988 | Glasgow Q. St - Oban (Summer only) | (Closed 01.Nov.1965) |
| Balloch | 24.Apr.1988 | Balloch - Airdrie (2tph) | Replaced 'Balloch Central' |
| Curriehill | 05.Oct.1987 | Edinburgh - West Calder - Glasgow C. | (Closed 02.Apr.1951) |
| Wester Hailes | 11.May.1987 | Edinburgh - West Calder - Glasgow C. | New |
| Ardrossan Town | 19.Jan.1987 | Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Town / Harbour | (Closed 01.Jan.1968) |
| Ardrossan Harbour | 15.Sep.1986 | Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour | Relocation |
| Meadowbank Stadium | 14.Jun.1986 | Special events trains only | Closed 1988. |
| Bathgate | 24.Mar.1986 | Edinburgh - Bathgate | New. Closed for Relocation (A2B Project) ($ 'Bathgate Upper' closed 09.Jan.1956) |
| Livingston North | 24.Mar.1986 | Edinburgh - Bathgate | (Closed 01.Nov.1948 as 'Livingston') |
| Uphall | 24.Mar.1986 | Edinburgh - Bathgate | (Closed 09.Jan.1956) |
| Dunrobin Castle | 30.Jun.1985 | Inverness - Wick (Summer only) | (Closed 29.Nov.1965) |
| Portlethen | 17.May.1985 | Aberdeen - Glasgow | (Closed 11.Jun.1956) |
| Bridge of Allan | 13.May.1985 | Edinburgh / Glasgow - Dunblane | ($ Closed 01.Nov.1965) |
| South Gyle | 09.May.1985 | Edinburgh Kirkcaldy / Cowdenbeath | New |
| Loch Eil Outward Bound | 06.May.1985 | Fort William - Mallaig | New |
| Loch Awe | 01.May.1985 | Glasgow Q. St - Oban | (Closed 01.Nov.1965) |
| Livingston South | 06.Oct.1984 | Edinburgh - West Calder - Glasgow C. | New |
| Dyce | 15.Sep.1984 | Aberdeen - Inverness | (Closed 06.May.1968) |
| Auchinleck | 12.May.1984 | Glasgow C. - Dumfries - Carlisle | (Closed 06.Dec.1965) |
| Kilmaurs | 12.May.1984 | Glasgow C. - Kilmarnock | (Closed 07.Nov.1966) |
| Partick | 17.Dec.1979 | Glasgow North Electric / Argyle Line | Relocation (replaced 'Partickhill') |
| Finnieston | 05.Nov.1979 | Dumbarton C. /Dalmuir - Motherwell | (Closed 03.Aug.1959 as 'Stobcross'). Renamed 'Exhibition Centre' 21.June.1986 |
| Anderston | 05.Nov.1979 | Dumbarton C. /Dalmuir - Motherwell | (Closed 03.Aug.1959 as 'Anderston Cross') |
| Glasgow Central Low Level | 05.Nov.1979 | Dumbarton C. /Dalmuir - Motherwell | (Closed 05.Oct.1964) |
| Argyle Street | 05.Nov.1979 | Dumbarton C. /Dalmuir - Motherwell | New |
| Bridgeton | 05.Nov.1979 | Dumbarton C. /Dalmuir - Motherwell | (Closed 05.Oct.1964 as 'Bridgeton Cross') |
| Dalmarnock | 05.Nov.1979 | Dumbarton C. /Dalmuir - Motherwell | (Closed 05.Oct.1964) |
| Rutherglen | 05.Nov.1979 | Dumbarton C. /Dalmuir - Motherwell | Relocation from main line |
| I.B.M. | 09.May.1978 | Glasgow C. - Wemyss Bay | New. (No trains from 09.Dec.2018) |
| Muir of Ord | 04.Oct.1976 | Inverness - Dingwall / Kyle / Wick | (Closed 13.Jun.1960) |
| Duncraig | 03.May.1976 | Inverness - Kyle | (Closed 07.Dec.1964) |
| Fort William | 13.Jun.1975 | Glasgow Q. St & Mallaig | Relocation |
| Alness | 07.May.1973 | Inverness - Wick | (Closed 13.Jun.1960) |
| Kingsknowe | 01.Feb.1971 | Edinburgh - West Calder - Glasgow C. (2hr/t) | (Closed 06.Jul.1964) |
| Branchton | 05.Jun.1967 | Glasgow C. - Wemyss Bay (1tph) | New |
| Dunlop | 05.Jun.1967 | Glasgow C. - Kilmarnock (1t/day) | (Closed 07.Nov.1966) |
| Stewarton | 05.Jun.1967 | Glasgow C. - Kilmarnock (1t/day) | (Closed 07.Nov.1966) |
| Lochside | 27.Jun.1966 | Glasgow C. - Ayr/Girvan (3 peak trains) | (Closed 04.Jul.1955). Renamed 'Lochwinnoch' May.1985 |
| Balmossie Halt | 10.Sep.1962 | Dundee - Arbroath (1tph) | New |
| Golf Street Halt | 12.Jun.1961 | Dundee - Arbroath (1tph) | New |
| Garscadden | 05.Nov.1960 | Glasgow North Electric | New |
| Hyndland | 05.Nov.1960 | Glasgow North Electric | Relocation (replaced terminus) |
$ Earlier station on same line, but at different location.
(Closed dates generally refer to the first Monday when services did not run.)