Images show the Glasgow Subway's new modernised trains which are currently being tested.
Transport minister Jenny Gilruth visited SPT's Subway depot in Govan to see the trains up close for the first time as they undergo the intensive testing regime before being used by the public.
She said: “It’s fantastic to see the new Subway trains undergoing testing.
"The Subway means so much to so many people who live, work in and visit Glasgow.
"Having seen the progress being made, I’m confident people will be delighted with the next generation of trains.
“The Scottish Government has committed to invest up to £246m to support subway modernisation.
"People are already benefitting from investment in smart ticketing systems, improved station environments and we are continuing to work on significant improvements behind the scenes, including on signalling and communications which will all be controlled from the new Operational Control Centre (OCC).
“The introduction of the new trains into the system will be a significant step in the modernisation programme and I look forward to visiting again when they come into service next year.”
With seven of the 17 new trains now in Glasgow, the first three are being tested at a track designed by the Stadler Hitachi Joint Venture (JV).
The first three trains are being tested at night, and they recently completed their first full-speed, full-circle test.
This is the latest phase in the modernisation of the city's underground travel, which includes new trains, signalling and communication system.
SPT's director of Subway, Antony Smith, promises that the new trains will be 'worth the wait', with plans to get them up and running next year.
He said: “We are very pleased with the way testing has been going.
"But delivering the scale of this project while remaining operational is a massive challenge.
“We are at a vitally important stage now with both train testing and signalling.
"We’ve recently had the first of a number of Sunday shutdowns to enable new signalling and communications equipment to begin to be installed in the tunnels for the new trains.
"The JV is confident that it remains on course to see the new trains introduced into the Subway system next year.
"They really are worth the wait and we look forward to seeing them in service.”
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