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Glasgow public transport 'a disgrace' as Arctic Monkeys fans warned of Subway closure

Glasgow's public transport system has been branded a 'disgrace' by frustrated locals.

Ahead of Sunday's performance from Arctic Monkeys at Bellahouston Park, fans have been warned that the last Subway service to and from the nearest station will be 6pm.

Anyone planning on using the service to Ibrox - the nearest stop - will have to do so hours before the band takes to the stage.

Gates to the gig open at 4pm with the show expected to end around 11pm at which time no Subway services will be running.

Read more: Glaswegians treated to 'free' Muse gig as Bellahouston Park show heard across the city

The announcement that no extra services will be in place for the tens of thousands of fans has been met with backlash.

Paul Sweeney MSP took to social media to voice his frustration. He said: "It's embarrassing for Glasgow that our public transport system continues to be so primitive. The Subway system should routinely extend Sunday operating hours for major events and move to 24-hour operation all week once the new trains are operational."

Another user wrote: "Glasgow’s current council leader likes to wax lyrical about its aspirations to be a leading European city comparable to Barcelona but you can’t even use the subway after 6 on a Sunday even when there’s a major event next to a station."

One person wrote: "This blows my mind. In 2023 the tube stops at teatime on a Sunday. Glasgow is being short-changed on so many levels by parochial, dated thinking. This city deserves better."

Another added: "Absolutely pathetic as was the decision to close the subway at 11.10pm last night, only 10 minutes after the Muse concert finished, allowing next to no time for punters to get to Ibrox station. Joke of a transport organisation."

Another local said: "Would it not be an idea to put on special services to encourage people to use public transport for large events.

"There is a complete lack of joined up thinking around public transport. We bring in stuff like LEZ & install cycle lanes without establishing proper infrastructure & services to enable people to use public transport/active travel in a safe, efficient & cost-effective manner."

The view was echoed by another resident who posted: "Pathetic service Glasgow City Council, put every barrier possible in place to discourage car use, but no proper city wide public transport plan in place when staging these big events."

One wrote: "All that and the buses don’t even run on time like Sunday is truly survival of the fittest."

Another added: "This is possibly the most absurd aspect of public transport in Glasgow. Thinking of doing something on the weekend? Don't!"

Another commenter said: "What is the purpose of your “public transport” system if it isn’t to transport the public when they need it?"

The last First Glasgow and McGills buses on Paisley Road West will leave at 12.25am.

Alternatively, gig-goers can take the Happy Bus to and from Buchanan Bus Station, use Corkerhill, Dumbreck or Cardonald train stations, or park at Albion Car Park next to Ibrox Stadium.

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