After more than 44 years of service, the last two Glasgow Subway trains from the 1970s modernisation period are now ending their service. The termination comes after completing around 2.6 million miles each in its service which is some 400,600 loops of the Subway system. As a result, the Metro-Cammell Legacy Subway trains will complete their last day of the Inner and Outer Circles today (June 28).
The trains were introduced to passenger service on April 16, 1980, resulting in a three-year shutdown of the Subway from 1977.
They have now been replaced with a new fleet which started in December 2023. The Subway is currently undergoing its third modernisation period, which has introduced a new smart ticketing system and a more universal Smart ZoneCard. What is more all 15 stations have seen refurbishment, as well as new rolling stock with a new signalling and communication system and a new control room.
SPT Chair, Councillor Stephen Dornan said: “It is a sad day for the Subway as we say goodbye to this much-loved fleet. They have served us well for many decades. I know many of the staff, current and retired, and many passengers have been keen to come along over the last couple of weeks for one last loop round the system.”
“One of the legacy cars has made its way to the Riverside Museum so there is still an opportunity to view these train and remember it in all its glory.”