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Chamber and committees

Celebrating 150 Years of Polmadie Train Depot in Glasgow

  • Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 September 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-18825

That the Parliament congratulates Alstom’s Glasgow Traincare Centre at Polmadie Depot on opening its doors to the public for the first time in 25 years as part of the celebrations marking the depot’s 150th anniversary; notes that Polmadie Depot, originally opened as Polmadie Shed in 1875 by the Caledonian Railway Company, has served continuously as a hub for train maintenance, including the Caledonian Sleeper service and the maintenance of Alstom-built Class 390 Pendolinos; recognises the dedication and expertise of the more than 100 staff who maintain and clean trains at the depot, ensuring the smooth operation of passenger and freight services across Scotland and along the West Coast Main Line; welcomes the opportunity for the public to explore the depot, view historic and modern rolling stock, including Class 37, 90, 08, 92, 73/9, 66 locomotives and experience interactive rail activities and demonstrations of modern simulation technology, and commends Alstom for celebrating Glasgow’s rail heritage, inspiring the next generation of rail engineers and maintaining a historic site that is an important part of Scotland’s industrial and transport legacy.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Tim Eagle, Meghan Gallacher, Liam Kerr, Paul Sweeney, Tess White, Brian Whittle