Latest reviews for Stations & Transport in Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow Central Station - A surprising history by ident7

ident7 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:44:24 +0000

Review by ident7

Rating: 4.00As with most people who live and work in Glasgow, I used Glasgow Central Station all my life without giving it a second thought and I don't think as an attraction there is much to see - It's architecture doesn't look very spectacular.

But several months ago I saw a documentary on the ScotlandonTV website (An STV website that has many clips from their archive and new content) that showed this building has a surprisingly rich history - Among other things, JFK apparently gave his first ever political speech there (Like most people I didn't even know he'd been to Scotland) and Rudolf Hess was deported from Glasgow Central.

When you know a building's history it really makes you open your eyes.As with most people who live and work in Glasgow, I used Glasgow Central Station all my life without giving it a second thought and I don't think as an attraction there is much to see - It's architecture doesn't look very spectacular.

But several months ago I saw a documentary on the ScotlandonTV website (An STV website that has many clips from their archive and new content) that showed this building has a surprisingly rich history - Among other things, JFK apparently gave his first ever political speech there (Like most people I didn't even know he'd been to Scotland) and Rudolf Hess was deported from Glasgow Central.

When you know a building's history it really makes you open your eyes.

Queen Street Railway Station - "Scabby" by tigerhobbes

tigerhobbes — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:11:59 +0000

Review by tigerhobbes

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 0845 748 4950

Glasgow City Council will hate me for saying this, but Queen Street Station is a horrible little place. Unlike its big brother, Central Station, this station can really only be described as "scabby". It's always dirty - literally, I have never seen it look clean - and smells particularly bad. The shops are terrible and overpriced, and the staff just really don't care (not that I blame them, having to work in a place like that all day!) Granted, aesthetics are not too important in a train station but since this is a relatively major hub of Glasgow transport, I would like to see it restored and cleaned up a lot so that visitors to our fair city don't think badly as soon as they step off the train!Glasgow City Council will hate me for saying this, but Queen Street Station is a horrible little place. Unlike its big brother, Central Station, this station can really only be described as "scabby". It's always dirty - literally, I have never seen it look clean - and smells particularly bad. The shops are terrible and overpriced, and the staff just really don't care (not that I blame them, having to work in a place like that all day!) Granted, aesthetics are not too important in a train station but since this is a relatively major hub of Glasgow transport, I would like to see it restored and cleaned up a lot so that visitors to our fair city don't think badly as soon as they step off the train!

Exhibition Centre Station - Nice and convient by Robmods

Robmods — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:02:45 +0000

Review by Robmods

Rating: 3.00This low level railway station is the main transport link for the SECC - it is linked by a long overpass ( watch out for cyclists! ) from just outside the SECC. The main destination from here is Glasgow Central, which is Glasgow's main station.This low level railway station is the main transport link for the SECC - it is linked by a long overpass ( watch out for cyclists! ) from just outside the SECC. The main destination from here is Glasgow Central, which is Glasgow's main station.

St. Enoch Underground Station - St Enoch Underground... by calumhunter

calumhunter — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:01:13 +0000

Review by calumhunter

Rating: 5.00

Website: http://www.spt.co.uk

THE ULTIMATE underground experience. An absolutely fantastic day out for all the family should begin at St Enoch Underground station. With easy access to all parts of Glasgow, it plays host to friendly staff, friendlier ticket machines and a simply wonderful platform.

Some would call my description of St Enoch underground over-effusive, but I beg to differ. I have had many pleasant experiences catching underground trains from this stop and would highly recommend the walk to St Enoch over Buchanan Street Underground any day of the week, rain or shine.

Trains usually take at most 10 minutes to reach the platforms, averaging at around 4-5 minutes. Simply wonderful.THE ULTIMATE underground experience. An absolutely fantastic day out for all the family should begin at St Enoch Underground station. With easy access to all parts of Glasgow, it plays host to friendly staff, friendlier ticket machines and a simply wonderful platform.

Some would call my description of St Enoch underground over-effusive, but I beg to differ. I have had many pleasant experiences catching underground trains from this stop and would highly recommend the walk to St Enoch over Buchanan Street Underground any day of the week, rain or shine.

Trains usually take at most 10 minutes to reach the platforms, averaging at around 4-5 minutes. Simply wonderful.