Date: 13/03/2008

Pedal power at Pollokshaws West Station is spinning closer to realisation this week following the appointment of an architect to carry out a feasibility study for the introduction of a cycle resource centre. The appointment marks the next phase in the proposed 'adoption' of Pollokshaws West station by South West Community Cycles, a charity run by a voluntary committee proactive in promoting health and education in the South West of Glasgow. The charity approached First ScotRail in 2007 with a proposal for taking on one of the empty buildings at the station in which to locate a cycle resource centre for the benefit of people living in the area. As a result, First ScotRail is delighted to announce that the Glasgow Buildings Preservation Trust has taken on architect, Richard Shorter, to undertake the feasibility study into the conversion of the identified premises. It is hoped that the study will find the station building suitable for establishing a bicycle hire and repair centre, complete with cycle sales and refurbishment and cycle repair training, situated within close proximity to Pollok Park and ideal for people looking to get out and about by bike. John Yellowlees, external relations manager at First ScotRail, said, "This is the next positive step in this station adoption proposal which we hope will result in a fantastic resource in the south side of the city. The study is being supported by the Railway Heritage Trust, Glasgow City Council and the Architectural Heritage Fund and made possible by our Adopt a Station scheme, which seeks to find new uses for disused buildings at stations.

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