New TfL deal secured for Glasgow's St Rollox Works

Gibson’s Engineering has secured a large contract with Transport for London (TfL) to overhaul 23 long vehicle wagons. The new deal will see the vehicles overhauled at the company’s historic Glasgow home – the St Rollox rail depot.

Gibson’s Engineering expects the two-year project will generate 40 skilled jobs in Glasgow’s north-east.

The site which is affectionately known as ‘The Caley’ was reopened last year as a centre for manufacturing, maintenance and repair after backing from local entrepreneur David Moulsdale. Moulsdale purchased the site in 2021, after the initial site had closed in 2019 – investing £10 million into the refurbishment and is now led by Dougie and Fraser Gibson.

“This is fantastic news for Gibson’s, and for Scottish rail engineering. Reopening St Rollox was just the first step. This contract confirms that The Caley is firmly back in business and thriving.” Managing Director of Gibson’s Engineering, Fraser Gibson said.

Tom Cunnington, Head of Logistics and Manufacturing at TfL, said: “This partnership with Gibson’s Engineering reflects our strategy of spreading economic benefits across the UK. Creating new jobs in Glasgow aligns with our goal of sustaining vital transport infrastructure through nationwide collaboration.”

The site achieved listed status in 2022 after initially opening as Locomotive works for the Caledonian Railway in 1856.