The first of the platform doors for the 15 stations are being installed, Govan being the first. I do wonder if the majority of the stations which have a single platform might seem a little claustrophobic when installed?
This work is required before the trains become driverless which is now pencilled in for the second half of next year.
Separately, I see that the stations have had their ticket barriers upgraded to accept contactless payment but I’m unsure if this has actually been enabled. The wheels of the SPT continue to turn ever so slowly!
The platform screening doors are part of modernisation works which are taking place across the Subway network.
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Glasgow commuters may have noticed a new addition to the platforms at
Govan Subway Station in recent days. As part of modernisation works, Strathclyde Partnership for Travel (SPT) has installed the new safety measures, with the aim to installing them at all
stations.
The works are all part of the SPT's aims to modernise and future-proof Glasgow's underground. Posting to Facebook, they said: "You may have noticed that installation of the Platform Screen Doors has begun at Govan Station.
This is the next stage in our modernisation programme ahead of further testing of the new signalling and comms system."
In recent years, the
Subway has seen several projects aimed at improving the railway. This has included the addition of brand new trains and refurbishment of stations.
Once the new look subway system is up and running, the trains will transition from partially automatic trains to Unattended Train Operations.
The SPT states that the project is entering its final stages and ‘Unattended Train Operation’ could be implemented during the second half of 2026.
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Modernisation
works are already underwaywith work being done on stations, trains, tracks and signals. The SPT states that the project is entering its final stages and ‘Unattended Train Operation’ could be implemented during the second half of 2026
In the report, Richard Robinson,
SPT’sDirector of Transport Operations, stated: “Detailed planning work has been carried out since the last report to Partnership in relation to transitioning the system to full Unattended Train Operation, which will be available on ANSTA’s completion of the project.
“Whilst our new system will be capable of Unattended Train Operation, there may be a requirement for some staff presence within the system beyond this point. This is being actively considered as part of our Target Operating Model planning.
"The Subway modernisation programme is the most significant investment and improvement programme to be undertaken in the Subway within the last 45 years.
“The programme is now in its final stages, which will see the entire integrated system being brought together. This stage was always expected to be the most complex phase of delivery before we were able to transition towards operating the new system.
“Our teams continue to work towards that technical delivery in order to realise the benefits for the customer. We recognise how challenging this transition will be, especially as a first of its kind in the UK.”
A new signalling system and operational control centre is due to be completed in quarter 2 in 2026. And once the screen doors are installed in all stations, driverless trains should be ready to roll out between July and September.
SPT said some delays have been experienced. It stated: “Works are ongoing within the Project team to identify opportunities to improve programme and deliver all remaining milestones at a high state of operational readiness.
