New Glasgow Subway Trains Now In Service

The new Stadler built trains on the Glasgow Subway are now in passenger service! I went to visit SPT's Broomloan Depot for a closer look in the depot, and ride some trains on the subway ...

[DesiroDriver]

It was a total pleasure to meet you today Geoff. Only wish I’d had a bit longer to chat. I forgot to say, many thanks for the years of entertainment. 😊 Driver Stuart.

[lexinad]

Resident of Glasgow here. These trains are still mythical beasts. Rarely ever see one actually running, but when you do get one the difference is incredible.

[RoseRodent]

Despite living in Scotland, i haven't been on the Subway because of the bad accessibility and the old trains couldn't accommodate my wheelchair. Now i have two accessible stations and a wheelchair space I'm off to film an episode of "Both the Stations"

[Phasma]

This feels like it would fit right on the BBC or any news station, wonderful video!

[mst]

I hope some of the old stock get preserved. Looking at them I’d never imagine how old they are, the shape and livery make them look very slick and modern still.

[petemenhennet]

Thank you Geoff for correctly pronouncing all our station names.

[desertmodern]

Strikingly attractive design. I was unaware of the four-foot gauge. A must-ride.

[ChrisMiller]

I was the site engineer when we built that extension back in 2021, really interesting place to work and saw a lot of the inner workings of the depot. Glad it still looks good!

[nationwidecoinhunt]

You’ve spoken to the right people at SPT Gordon is an absolute gentleman. Was on some work experience recently and he was an absolute legend when showing me the ropes and teaching me to use some of the fancy kit they have.

[Kletterhaus]

The Glasgow Subway has been the cleanest Subway I've ever been on. Even the old trains seem to be kept in great condition.

[fudgeyman]

This video feels super professional geoff, really great to see the new trains hope to use them soon

[biggussconnus]

Gordon Mackay did a great job explaining things. Seems like a shrunken version of the tube (not often you can say that). Good advances in technology. Definitely going to ride on these next time I'm in Glasgow.

[andrewreynolds]

Thank you to Gordon for the excellent explanations and for giving Geoff a thorough tour!

[ErkkiMattila]

What a timing. I'm coming to UK and Glasgow next week from Finland and I'll be looking forward seeing both the new and the old trains here, among much more train nerdity.

[robnorth]

Gordon Mackay mentioned the pumps for the sumps. There's over 20 of them round the network to pump out the water that seeps into the tunnels from various sources. Myself and a colleague compiled all the Operation & Maintenance Manuals for these Sump Pump Sets.

[fribigy]

I was in Glasgow recently, was on both the new stadler trains and some of the of the older rolling stock. the difference was almost night and day. absolutely incredible.

[MurrayGould]

Thanks for a quality vid each week or so on trains/transport/uk

[Anonymoususer_]

Nice to see Glasgow having its own new subway trains to replace the old ones that are getting so old and in need of scrap. Very nice and lot modern. Very nice.

[oohkumar]

Absolutely gorgeous trains. Glasgow is so lucky. Gordon is a real gent, it looks those trains are in good hands.

[QGISmaster]

Hi Geoff. Just a reminder that the Copenhagen Metro system is driverless aswell, and has been for quite a few years actually 😁 maybe you should visit one day.