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

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Glasgow's Subway to close for two days as network tests 17 new trains
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The operator plans to test out its new fleet over the coming weeks

Commuters in Glasgow have been told to prepare for travel disruption as the city's Subway network will close for two days.

The trains will be introduced to passenger services later this year as part of a £288mil modernisation programme. 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.

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