Subway Carriage Relocation

Bernard Hunter Supports Iconic Subway Carriage Relocation

In 2024, Glasgow’s iconic 1980s-style passenger subway carriages were officially retired from service and replaced with a new generation of modern rolling stock. As the legacy fleet was decommissioned, several of the original carriages were made available for sale, sparking widespread public interest and creative reuse opportunities.

Bernard Hunter was proud to play a key role in relocating these historic vehicles, expertly lifting and loading multiple units onto transport for delivery to their new homes across the country.

Among the notable moments was the involvement of rail enthusiast and online celebrity Francis Bourgeois, who appeared on site to personally collect a carriage he had purchased. His enthusiasm, captured on his popular TikTok channel, helped spotlight the significance of preserving these pieces of transport history.

The event also attracted the attention of STV News, highlighting how many of the carriages were rescued through a dedicated charity campaign aimed at preserving Scotland’s industrial and cultural heritage.

Bernard Hunter is honoured to have contributed to this unique and memorable project.

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