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Glasgow's Subway system will close for a month this summer for essential modernisation works.

The service will close between July 2 and 31 with replacement bus services carrying passengers during the four week closure.

The Subway, which is the world's third oldest underground system, requires a full replacement of tunnel sections known as "ramps and turnouts".

News of the closure will not be well received by passengers, many of whom have had to make alternative travel arrangements due to the major works at Queen Street Station.

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However Jonathan Findlay, the chairman of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) says that the major works will be carried out within the agreed timescale.

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"To date, SPT has achieved all of the modernisation works without any disruption to passenger service which is a considerable achievement," he said.

"We have now reached a crucial stage in the modernisation plan that requires us - for reasons of safety for everyone involved - to suspend services for a short time during July.

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"We apologise for any inconvenience to all our passengers but our full replacement bus service will mean that they can still get to where they want to go.

"All our passengers are encouraged to turn up at their designated stop, allow a little longer for the journey, and leave the rest to us."

The buses will include additional direct services to the city centre from busy stations including Bridge Street, Kelvinbridge and Shields Road.

Buses will run every five minutes during peak times and every ten minutes off-peak.

Fares will be £1 for a single journey, £2 for a return and £2.50 for an all day ticket. Child fares are 50p single and £1 return.