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January 21, 2022 | Policy

Scotland releases draft 20-year transport blueprint

The plan includes a number of rail-specific recommendations.

December 23, 2021 | Fleet

Main line testing of new Stadler Glasgow subway trains begins

The project has been delayed by the pandemic and travel restrictions affecting contractors.

November 12, 2021 | Technology

Porterbrook shows HydroFlex demonstrator at COP26

IRJ lifts the lid on the retro-fitted hydrogen-electric class 319 multiple unit, which is operating from Glasgow Central station throughout COP26.

November 10, 2021 | Policy

UIC and UITP stand up for rail at COP26

The joint statement from two associations emphasises the importance of modal shift to reduce transport emissions. UIC and UITP leaders underline position during special discussion session held onboard Porterbrook’s HydroFlex hydrogen-electric multiple unit in Glasgow.

July 10, 2021 | Europe

European operators plan rail service to COP26 in Glasgow

Passengers will travel by Eurostar from Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Brussels to London, where they will change to an Avanti West Coast train to Glasgow.

February 4, 2021 | Policy

Glasgow Metro and Edinburgh Mass Transit projects included in transport review

Scotland is also planning to move more freight to rail.

January 15, 2020 | Metros

Glasgow Metro project makes progress

THE first stage of Glasgow’s proposed metro network has passed its first hurdle, as the scheme to connect Paisley Gilmour Street station to the city's airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (Amids) has received approval from Glasgow City and Renfrewshire councils.

July 31, 2019 | Main line

Eight-car trains introduced on Edinburgh - Glasgow route

ABELLIO ScotRail introduced eight-car trains on the Edinburgh - Falkirk High - Glasgow route on July 29 following the completion of platform extension works at Glasgow Queen Street station.

May 7, 2019 | Metros

First Stadler Glasgow Subway train delivered

THE first of 17 four-car driverless Stadler metro trains for the Glasgow Subway arrived at the line’s Broomloan depot on May 4 after completing its road journey from Switzerland to Scotland.

May 2, 2019 | Metros

Glasgow Connectivity Commission calls for new urban rail network

A STUDY into options for the future development of mobility in Glasgow has recommended the creation of a new network of urban rail lines with the aim of creating an “inclusive, liveable, thriving city.”

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