Step inside Driver’s Cab from ‘Train of the Future’
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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17th Dec 2019 - 17th Dec 2026
Check venue opening times
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Come to Riverside and step
inside a life-size replica driver’s cab of the brand new Nova 2 train by
FirstGroup TransPennine Express. The child-friendly interactive display is based
on a new state-of-the-art electric locomotive, set to be introduced on routes between
Scotland and Northern England in 2020.
Leo
Goodwin, TransPennine Express Managing Director, explained; ‘To build this
faster, greener, electric train, engineers first had to make detailed drawings
of what it might look like and how it would run. Then they conducted many tests
to see if their ideas worked. This life-size replica cab was made to test the
driver’s experience, comfort and safety and to see how the train’s exterior
would look in real life.’
Riverside
is home to Glasgow’s world famous transport and technology collection,
including some notable locomotives from the 1900s. Having the Nova 2 train cab
on show, representing the future of rail transport, keeps our collection
current. What’s more not many people actually get to sit in the driver’s cab of
a train, so the fully accessible interactive is expected to be popular,
especially with younger visitors to the museum. Older ones can explore the
vastly different conditions train drivers enjoy today, when contrasted with
their compatriots who travelled up and down the country more than one hundred
years ago.
The
new ‘TransPennine Express at Riverside’ display is enhanced by a 360 degree
view of the cab and flythrough of the new train’s interior, some technical
information, images and links to other locomotives on display at Riverside and
held in the city’s collection. It is located on the ground floor of the main
hall, below the Infinite Velodrome display.
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for Riverside Museum on AccessAble
Further information can be found on Euan's Guide website
Accessible toilets
Changing Places Facility Available during opening hours. No key required. Situated on the ground floor near reception and adjacent to male and female toilets.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
Hearing loop available within venue.
You can also visit our British Sign Language and International Sign Video Library here to watch a welcome video for every Glasgow Museum.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Cafe or restaurant
Parking
Current rates:
- Up to 1 hour £1.60
- 1-2 hours £3.20
- 2-3 hours £4.80
- 3-4 hours £6.40
- 4-5 hours £8.00
- 5-10 hours £10.00
Mon-Sun 6pm-8am, £2 flat rate.
Please note that parking charges are due to increase from Sunday 2 April. The new rates will be:
- Up to 1 hour £2.50
- 1-2 hours £5.00
- 2-3 hours £7.50
- 3-4 hours £7.50
- 4-10 hours £10.00
Mon-Sun 6pm-8am, £3 flat rate.
Photography and video recording
Free wifi
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Use Traveline Scotland to help plan your journey via public transport.
The nearest Train station (PTK), Subway station and Bus station can all be found at the Partick transport hub, also known as the Partick Interchange, around 0.6 miles from the museum. There are signposted walking routes from there to the museum.
The lines for the train station run through the Low-Level platforms, at Glasgow Central (GLC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
The closest Subway station to Glasgow Central is St Enoch’s.
The closest to Glasgow Queen Street is Buchanan Street.
Buses:
The 100 service operates from George Square South, stop 609973, every 45 minutes starting approximately 10.20am daily. The service is operated by Community Transport Glasgow. View the timetable here
Visit the City Sightseeing website for more information on the city tour services.
Cycle parking is available at the west side of the museum.
EV Rapid charging station available in car park.
Please note: If you are coming into Glasgow by train and planning to use a PlusBus ticket, the sightseeing buses are not covered.
The Next Bike bicycle hire scheme is also in operation around Glasgow, with locations to pick up and drop off around the city, including at the Riverside.
If you use a Taxi or private-hire car, there is a drop off point beside the car park. Disabled visitors can be dropped off at the front door, access is via the slip road barrier.
In case it is of use to anyone in your party, the AccessAble website has some useful accessibility information.
If using a Sat Nav for directions, we recommend you enter “The Riverside Museum” rather than the postcode.