Glasgow's Subway to close for two days as network tests 17 new trains

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Commuters in Glasgow have been told to prepare for travel disruption as the city's Subway network will close for two days. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) announced the move, which will take place on July 30 and August 20, will allow the operator to test new trains.

The trains will be introduced to passenger services later this year as part of a £288mil modernisation programme.Before they can be rolled-out onto the route, they must first complete 2,000 miles of fault-free running in the system.Mark Toner, SPT head of engineering, said: "This is the last stage in the critical train testing programme before the new trains can be introduced into passenger service. "While the trains have been thoroughly tested both off-site at our dedicated train track and in the system at night, they now have to complete 2,000 miles in the system - that's about 308 times round the Subway - fault-free."Further closures could be necessary later in the year as SPT also plans to install new communications and signalling for the fleet of 17 new trains.

A shuttle bus service will operate between Govan Subway Station and Partick Interchange to allow connections with ScotRail services and bus services. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.