SPT says its new trains need to complete 2,000 miles of fault-free running in the system.
The new Subway train was brought into the underground system for the first time on 5 DecemberStrathclyde Partnership for Transport said the measure was necessary as they must complete 2,000 miles of fault-free running in the system.
Mark Toner, SPT head of engineering, said: "This is the last stage in the critical train testing programme before the new trains can be introduced into passenger service.
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