The Glasgow Subway

Today we take a look at the Glasgow Subway which operates in the city of Glasgow in Scotland, UK.

The system consists of a single 10.5 kilometer long loop line, which runs around the city center. The counterclockwise direction is referred to as “Inner Circle,” while the clockwise direction is the “Outer Circle.”

The Glasgow Subway is actually the third-oldest in the world (after the London Underground and the Budapest Metro), and it opened in December 1896. It may very well also be the tiniest in the world. The tunnels have a diameter of only 3.35 meters and the carriages are even substantially smaller than those of the deep lines in the London Underground. Unless you’re sitting, you will probably have to duck your head while in the cars.

Many stations have a single center platform, which is also quite narrow. I found this system really fascinating.

This film travels along the Inner Circle, starting and ending at St Enoch Station, which is located at the main shopping street in the city center. The film conveys a good impression of the tiny trains and the small stations.

Enjoy, and don’t become claustrophobic!

Filmed on 15 July, 2015. Shot on iPhone 6+.

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