The station is managed by ScotRail and is served by trains on the Glasgow South Western Line.

It was not until British Railways days - 5 May 1952[2] - that the station was renamed as Pollokshaws West.

The station is an interchange station for services between the East Kilbride line, and the Barrhead line, with trains extending to Kilmarnock and a few trains a day to Dumfries as well as a weekly service to Carlisle.

Pollokshaws West lies immediately adjacent to the Pollok Country Park.

It is the nearest station to the park's Burrell Collection and Pollok House (approximately 10 minutes' walk).