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Glasgow Times
20 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Trains bypassing Glasgow station after platform 'damaged'
ScotRail announced that services towards Paisley Gilmour Street are currently bypassing platform two at Cardonald train station in the city's Southside. This is due to damage to the platform. Staff are inspecting the platform and track at present. READ NEXT: Oasis to open 'secret store' ahead of Scottish gig Whilst this takes place, commuters travelling from Glasgow to Cardonald are being advised that they should alight at Paisley Gilmour Street and then travel back to Cardonald. A ScotRail spokesperson said: "Due to damage to platform two at Cardonald and staff having to inspect the platform and track, we're currently bypassing platform two towards Paisley Gilmour Street. "Customers travelling from Glasgow to Cardonald should alight at Paisley Gilmour Street and then travel back to Cardonald."
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Trump is out to destroy the rules-based world order
The rules-based world order established at Bretton Woods in 1944, which America and Europe have been defending against authoritarian regimes seeking to change it fundamentally in their favour, is now being destroyed by the very United States who constructed it, led by a President whose knowledge of the world outside New York real estate hustling is non-existent. The United States has had a mix in its presidents, but none until now has ever qualified as the world's number one ignoramus. I cannot help in the situation we see unfolding in the Middle East, where western involvement has a record of leaving turmoil and bitterness behind it, contemplating the words of Burns: 'forward tho' I canna see, I guess and fear.' Jim Sillars, Edinburgh. Read more letters Dreading our rail future Is the long-running rail rumour to be proved right? That the replacements for our current long-distance fleet are to be Class 222 Meridians? The transport stars seem to be aligning that way. Let me pour scorn on these 222s, as well as asking the question: why are we in Scotland being landed with such shoddy trains for service on what should be our premier lines? These 'new' long-distance trains are actually third-hand, having passed through Midland Main Line and East Midlands Railways. What's their quality? 'Cramped, noisy, smelly. They're crap.' These five dismissive words belong to a noted planning director, someone well acquainted with railway work. My own experience with Class 222 Meridians is of incessant racket from vibrating underfloor engines, chemical toilets that stink, a body shell that severely restricts passenger space, and a general air of the thoroughly shabby. I was stuck in Derby Station for an hour last year, and it proved deeply depressing seeing these contemptible trains in action. Actually using them proved worse, starting with basics such as lack of luggage space. When ScotRail introduced the current long-distance fleet of HSTs (High Speed Trains), there were grouses that they were half a century old. True, but thanks to their design, these same trains have proved themselves winners down two generations. They're sturdy, fast, quiet, right for the job, and possess legroom, bike spaces, luggage areas and real toilets. Their style and speed engender pride in our nation. Yet ScotRail and its inept overseer Transport Scotland now bleat that HSTs are 'expensive to run and maintain'. If this is true, why were HSTs acquired in the first place? Away back in 1989, a most awful fleet of trains designated for Scotland's long-distance work was rolled out, the utterly contemptible 158s and 170s (the latter were initially christened Turbostars, a name scarcely worthy of The Beano). It took 34 years of campaigning to rid ourselves of this rubbish. Throughout, Transport Scotland proved blind and deaf to the fact that the same type of train serving what should be our premier long-distance routes of Glasgow/Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Inverness was actually the same Dinky toy that trundled the commuter service to Cumbernauld. So who in Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government is responsible for considering these Meridians? Why might the leadership of our nation settle for the cheap and nasty? If Class 222 Meridians are so wonderful, why is East Midlands Railways so keen to get rid of them? A final question: has our nation become Glaikit Scotland, a land of numpties so lacking in gumption that we'll meekly accept long-distance trains foisted on us that utterly lack in every area of real rail quality? Gordon Casely, Crathes. Just picture, a lot of rubbish This might help Jane Lax (Letters, June 18) picture what 600,000 tons of waste looks like. A ton of waste is one cubic metre so if Jane can imagine a pile of used nappies, tattie peelings, empty baked bean tins and other sundry detritus that is about four miles long, 30 feet high and 30ft wide she won't be far away. Although she should be, because the pong will be something else. Allan Sutherland, Stonehaven. Scotland's ban on sending municipal waste to landfill is due to come into effect at the end of the year (Image: Colin Mearns) A waste of effort I write in response to Catherine Hunter's recent article ('Call for more education on recycling as Glasgow rated among worst for action', The Herald, June 12). I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment expressed. However, I recently visited Dawsholm Recycling Centre, where I carefully distributed the material I had brought in the appropriately designated areas only to see a bulldozer move the garden waste and mix it with the non-recyclable material. I note in your article that a Glasgow City Council spokesman had said that 'substantial investment is being made in improving recycling services in Glasgow'. Perhaps, in addition to educating the public, the council should pay attention to what is happening on its own premises. Ian Watson, Glasgow. Heartbroken Several correspondents have written of the delights of Walter Scott. At school, every couple of months, we had to read a book and write a critical review. Returning from a family weekend, in Glencoe, halfway down Loch Lomond side, my normally laid-back brother announced in a panic-stricken voice that he had to hand in a book review, first period on Monday and he had not read the book. "What book?" my mother asked. "Heart of Midlothian," wailed John. David Hay, Minard.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major travel warning to music fans ahead of huge Stereophonics gig in Glasgow
One of Scotland's biggest music festivals has returned to Glasgow this year from June 21 to 28 ON TRACK Major travel warning to music fans ahead of huge Stereophonics gig in Glasgow Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRAVEL warning has been issued to superfans heading to the sold-out Stereophonics gig in Glasgow this month. The noughties rock icons will play a headline show at Summer Sessions in Bellahouston Park. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Stereophonics are set to play during Summer Sessions in Glasgow this month Credit: PA:Press Association 5 The gig is set to be played in Bellahouston Park Credit: The Sun 5 ScotRail are set to put on extra services to help music fans travel to the show Credit: Getty One of Scotland's biggest music festivals has returned to Glasgow this year from June 21 to 28. And ScotRail has revealed that it's getting ready to help thousands of fans travel to the gigs. With regular services running between Glasgow Central and Dumbreck, a short walk from Bellahouston, the rail operator is encouraging fans to travel by train. The Sex Pistols are set to kick things off on Saturday, June 21, followed by rock legend Sting on Wednesday, June 25. Simple Minds will play on Friday, June 27 before Stereophonics perform their sold-out show on Saturday, June 28. For each of the events, ScotRail will be adding extra late-night services from Dumbreck to help fans get back to Glasgow Central. To facilitate these extra services, from 10pm onwards trains on the Paisley Canal line will only run between Glasgow Central and Dumbreck direct. Extra staff will be on hand to make sure everything goes smoothly, helping to direct customers onto trains, and ensure they have the best possible experience when travelling. Replacement buses will operate between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal, calling at Mosspark, Crookston, and Hawkhead. Due to road restrictions around the event, the replacement bus service will not call at Dumbreck or Corkerhill. Noughties singer looks unrecognisable 22 years after talent show fame The train operator is also encouraging customers to buy their train tickets in advance through any of the available options, which include online, via the mTicket system on the ScotRail app, or at a ticket vending machine. Phil Campbell, ScotRail Customer Operations Director, said: 'The Summer Sessions are always popular events in Glasgow and we are once again looking forward to helping thousands of fans travel to and from Bellahouston Park. 'Dumbreck station is conveniently located for customers to travel from Glasgow Central and take a short walk to the park, and we will have extra staff on hand to help direct people when they arrive. 'We are doing everything we can to help as many people as possible travel, and will be adding extra services for each of the events. 'To help with the journey experience, our advice to customers is to buy return tickets before you board, either online, via our ScotRail app, or at a ticket vending machine.' Summer Sessions has been popular with music fans since it first launched in Glasgow in 2013. The festival then launched in Edinburgh in 2018, in Dundee back in 2022 and then in Stirling for the first time this year. 5 Rock legend Sting is also set to perform at Summer Sessions on June 25 Credit: Getty
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Glasgow Times
ScotRail: Services hit by delays and cancellations today
A signalling fault was detected in the Newton area this morning and has had a knock-on effect on train services in and around Glasgow. READ MORE: Full list of Glasgow roads facing closures as 2000 people to march through the city READ MORE: Scottish Citylink adds over 4000 seats on busiest routes for summer ScotRail has confirmed that multiple routes are affected, with some services facing cancellations, delays, or last-minute timetable changes. Services Affected Include: Glasgow Central to Lanark Glasgow Central to Edinburgh via Shotts Glasgow Central to Edinburgh via Carstairs NEW: We've been advised by Network Rail that they are currently dealing with a signalling fault in the Newton area which is affecting our services. — ScotRail (@ScotRail) June 18, 2025 The train operator has confirmed that Network Rail engineers are on site investigating the issue, but passengers should expect short-notice delays until repairs are completed. In a statement, ScotRail said: "We've been advised by Network Rail that they are currently dealing with a signalling fault in the Newton area which is affecting our services."
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Glasgow Times
North Lanarkshire railway line blocked amid ongoing incident
ScotRail said that due to trespassers on the line between Wishaw and Shieldmuir, all lines in the area are currently blocked. READ MORE: ScotRail issues advice ahead of Summer Sessions in Glasgow ⚠️NEW: Due to trespassers on the railway between Wishaw and Shieldmuir all lines are blocked. Please use our app for all service information. Tickets are valid for travel on alternative routes.📲 — ScotRail (@ScotRail) June 18, 2025 A British Transport Police spokesperson said: 'Officers were called to the line near Wishaw Central railway station at around 12pm today (June 18) following reports of concern for welfare for a trespasser on the tracks. Officers attended and a person was taken to a place of safety.' More as we have it.
