Metro Cammell SPT rolling stock

Built by Metro Cammell

Top speed

54 km/h

34 mph

Track gauge

1,219 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1977–1979

Overview of the Metro Cammell SPT rolling stock

Discover the SPT rolling stock, an EMU train that served the Glasgow Subway in the United Kingdom.

Built by Metro Cammell between 1977 and 1979, this train was later refurbished in 1995, ensuring continuity and efficiency in public transport service.

With a top speed of 54 km/h and a width of 2.34 meters, the SPT rolling stock was designed to operate on a 1219 mm gauge, powered by a 600 V DC electric system via a third rail.

Its dimensions, including a car length of 12.58 meters and a height of 2.65 meters, make it ideal for the metropolitan environment, offering a comfortable and reliable travel experience for passengers.

A piece of urban railway history, this train is an example of engineering serving mobility.

Metro Cammell SPT rolling stock technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Metro Cammell · 1977–1979
Refurbished	1995
Top speed	54 km/h34 mph	34 mph
Electric systems	600 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,219 mmNarrow gauge4 ft 0 in	4 ft 0 in
Car length	12.58 m41 ft 3 in	41 ft 3 in
Width	2.34 m7 ft 8 in	7 ft 8 in
Height	2.65 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in