Glasgow Metro System

The Glasgow Metro was opened in 1896 and is made up of 10.4km of track. There are 15 stations. The system is circular originally designed to be pulled by a cable. Thus there are no switches and cars requiring maintenance must be lifted out of the tunnel. The cross section of the tunnel is small, with cars having a circular cross section and just enough room for a person to stand in the center. Seats facing inward run along the edges.

The system has a flat fare structure.

The metro has park-and-ride facilities at four stations with 826 parking spaces. During peak hours in the central area trains run every four minutes.