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RAIL workers will demonstrate outside Glasgow’s historic Springburn works on Friday — the day it is due to close.

Owners Gemini Rail Group say the works, known as the “Caley,” is no longer viable. 

New ScotRail trains are maintained and repaired directly by their manufacturers.

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