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Lost Tramways Of Scotland: Glasgow South

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Glasgow's tramway network was once one of the most extensive in the world, with over 1,000 miles of track serving the city and its suburbs. However, the vast majority of these tramways were abandoned in the 1960s and 1970s, as they were replaced by buses and cars.

In this article, we will take a look at some of the lost tramways of Glasgow South, including the lines that served Pollokshaws, Shawlands, Mount Florida, Cathcart, Netherlee and Clarkston.

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Pollokshaws

The Pollokshaws tramway opened in 1875 and ran from the city centre to Pollokshaws Cross. The line was initially horse-drawn, but was converted to electric traction in 1898. The Pollokshaws tramway was a popular route, and it carried over 10 million passengers in its first year of operation.

The Pollokshaws tramway was abandoned in 1962, and the tracks were removed. However, the route of the tramway is still visible today, as it is now followed by a bus route.

Shawlands

The Shawlands tramway opened in 1880 and ran from the city centre to Shawlands Cross. The line was initially horse-drawn, but was converted to electric traction in 1898. The Shawlands tramway was a popular route, and it carried over 5 million passengers in its first year of operation.

The Shawlands tramway was abandoned in 1962, and the tracks were removed. However, the route of the tramway is still visible today, as it is now followed by a bus route.

Mount Florida

The Mount Florida tramway opened in 1881 and ran from the city centre to Mount Florida. The line was initially horse-drawn, but was converted to electric traction in 1898. The Mount Florida tramway was a popular route, and it carried over 3 million passengers in its first year of operation.

The Mount Florida tramway was abandoned in 1962, and the tracks were removed. However, the route of the tramway is still visible today, as it is now followed by a bus route.

Cathcart

The Cathcart tramway opened in 1882 and ran from the city centre to Cathcart. The line was initially horse-drawn, but was converted to electric traction in 1898. The Cathcart tramway was a popular route, and it carried over 2 million passengers in its first year of operation.

The Cathcart tramway was abandoned in 1962, and the tracks were removed. However, the route of the tramway is still visible today, as it is now followed by a bus route.

Netherlee

The Netherlee tramway opened in 1883 and ran from the city centre to Netherlee. The line was initially horse-drawn, but was converted to electric traction in 1898. The Netherlee tramway was a popular route, and it carried over 1 million passengers in its first year of operation.

The Netherlee tramway was abandoned in 1962, and the tracks were removed. However, the route of the tramway is still visible today, as it is now followed by a bus route.

Clarkston

The Clarkston tramway opened in 1884 and ran from the city centre to Clarkston. The line was initially horse-drawn, but was converted to electric traction in 1898. The Clarkston tramway was a popular route, and it carried over 500,000 passengers in its first year of operation.

The Clarkston tramway was abandoned in 1962, and the tracks were removed. However, the route of the tramway is still visible today, as it is now followed by a bus route.

The lost tramways of Glasgow South played a vital role in the development of the city. They provided affordable and efficient transport for millions of people, and they helped to shape the urban landscape. While the tramways are long gone, their legacy lives on in the bus routes that follow their former paths.