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Emotional scenes as the last train prepares to leave the Caley railway works in Springburn ahead of its closure today
UNIONS decried a “clear act of industrial vandalism” today as a piper serenaded the closure of Glasgow’s historic St Rollox railway works.
The last remaining workers applauded as the final refurbished train left the site, popularly known as the “Caley,” before marching to the gates with banners held high.
Unite official Pat Mcilvogue told the Star: “I think it’s a national disgrace that we’re seeing here today.
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