The final batch of automatic ticket gates at Glasgow Central High Level are now operational.
They mark the completion of the so-called ‘ring of steel’ at stations in and around the city centre, with gates already introduced at Anderston, Charing Cross, Argyle Street and Glasgow Central Low Level stations.
They have been introduced by the train operator under commitments to reduce ticketless travel, increase revenue protection, improve station security, and reduce anti-social behaviour.
Steve Montgomery, ScotRail’s managing director, said:
“I welcome the completion of this project.
“Revenue protection and reducing ticketless travel have always been priorities for us because it is honest, fare-paying passengers who bear the burden in lost investment in Scotland’s railway.”
The £5.7m scheme covering the Glasgow stations was funded by Network Rail which runs, maintains and develops the UK railway and a number of key stations.
