ScotRail has also revealed plans to give Cardross and Craigendoran rail stations a facelift as part of a £3 million investment programme from the Scottish Government.

The three stations will receive new customer help points, which will allow customers to request information and assistance from ScotRail on a secure direct line, providing reassurance, and up to date information.

Helensburgh Central will also receive new passenger information screens and ticket vending facilities. The new screens will provide passengers with 'live’ information regarding the arrival and departure of services.

Steve Montgomery, managing director of ScotRail, said: “Delivering these improvements forms part of our commitment to providing a modern and reliable rail network for our customers across Scotland.

“Customer service is at the heart of what we do and these new station facilities will help ensure that the service we deliver is of the highest standard.” The wider investment programme will see enhanced facilities introduced at more than 80 train stations throughout Scotland.

The funding, identified within existing Scottish Government budgets, will see upgraded facilities, including improved car parks, platform shelters and new ticket vending machines at stations across the network, including those serving the Commonwealth Games.

Keith Brown, Transport Minister, added: “This investment will help enhance the train travel experience for passengers in Helensburgh and hopefully encourage even more people to ditch the car and take the train.

“The Scottish Government’s record levels of investment in our railways are resulting in real on-the-ground benefits being delivered by ScotRail.”