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Glasgow Shields Road TMD

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Shields Depot (geograph 2473118)
Shields Depot (geograph 2473118)

Glasgow Shields Road ETD is a railway electric traction depot in Glasgow, Scotland. The depot is located on the south side of the Glasgow Central to Paisley lines, adjacent to Shields Junction and close to the site of the former Shields Road station. The depot's code is 'GW'.

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