Clyde Metro
Clyde Metro is a proposed multimodal mass-transit system in Scotland, centred on the city of Glasgow and the surrounding area. It is named after the River Clyde, which flows through the city.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]In 2022, a Scottish Government review of public transport in Scotland, the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2),[4] made a series of recommendations to public transport provisions, of which one was Clyde Metro.[5]
Incorporating existing modes and routes, including the Glasgow Subway and existing rail lines, the proposals outline the possibility of new light surface-running metro lines and heavy rail converted into heavy metro, with expansions of the latter.[4]
The Scottish Government notes that the recommendations in STPR2 are 'not fully funded and is subject to the funding allocations agreed by Parliament each year through the annual budget process'.[6]
Case for Investment
[edit]In November 2023, it was announced that SPT would be taking the lead and working with Glasgow City Council, Glasgow City Region and Transport Scotland to establish the business case and the initial delivery phases; this phase is estimated to take two years, starting from 2024.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Clyde Metro". Glasgow City Council. 7 March 2024. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "New plan to integrate train and bus services across west of Scotland". BBC News. February 13, 2022 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Aitken, Susan (January 24, 2023). "Detailed progress essential on Clyde Metro". The Herald.
- ^ a b "Second Strategic Transport Projects Review". Transport Scotland. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Richards, Xander (2022-01-20). "Tunnels to replace ferries and a Clyde Metro map – here's what's in the Scottish transport review". The National. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "Status of STPR2 Recommendations as of December 2022". experience.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "Progressing Clyde Metro plans". www.spt.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
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