Keith Anderson
Glasgow Underground: The Glasgow District Subway
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445621746
- author:
- Keith Anderson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 x 0.5 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport, Railways
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Glasgow District Subway is one of the UK's most unique underground systems, with a history that spans over a century. Originally built as a cable railway, it was later electrified and underwent significant modernization in the 1970s. Today, the Subway is operated by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and is easily recognizable by its distinctive orange livery. The Subway's layout is a circular route with trains running on a continuous loop, serving 15 stations on both sides of the Clyde. One of the most notable stations is St Enoch, with its ornate architecture. Keith Anderson's book provides a detailed account of the Subway's development, from its construction to the present day. By tracing the evolution of the Glasgow District Subway, Anderson offers a fascinating insight into the city's transportation history and the people who have shaped it.
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