It's the end of the line for ScotRail fleet of Class 314 trains, with the rail operator confirmeing it is withdrawing the last of the trains from service.
As a final send-off, ScotRail is putting on a special farewell tour around Strathclyde after the trains retire from passenger service.
The last Class 314 will make its farewell journey on Wednesday, December 18, on routes around Strathclyde that haven’t seen the trains for a number of years, and on routes that have never seen them.
ScotRail is opening the tours to the public, and in exchange for travel on the final voyage, the train operator is asking for donations to its charity partner, MND Scotland.
Three journeys will depart from Glasgow Central over the course of the day:
- 1010 Glasgow Central – Ayr return (limited customer capacity).
- 1230 Glasgow Central – Glasgow Central via Motherwell / Carstairs / Cumbernauld.
- 1610 Glasgow Central – Helensburgh return.
The withdrawal of ScotRail's Class 314 trains, which have been in commission for 40 years, has occurred following the introduction of a fleet of new electric trains.
The Hitachi Class 385 trains are part of ScotRail’s £475 million rolling stock investment.
Syeda Ghufran, ScotRail Engineering Director, said: "Our fleet of Class 314s have served Scotland’s Railway well for the past 40 years, but it’s time to say goodbye.
"These trains are now being withdrawn from service as we introduce newer trains across our network.
"As a final send off, we have arranged a farewell tour on routes around Strathclyde and look forward to welcoming people on board for one last time."
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