Trains were running as normal on Glasgow Underground on Saturday following an unofficial strike which saw the network close for three days.

A breakthrough was made on Friday during four hours of negotiations involving Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) and the Transport and General Workers' Union (T&G).

The row, which centred on training issues and drivers' unrest over CCTV operator roles for new drivers, caused widespread disruption to commuters.

In a joint statement the two sides said that 35 drivers who had been sacked by SPT for taking unofficial action would be reinstated.

About 55,000 people use the service daily

T&G regional secretary Andy Baird welcomed the agreement.

He said: "The workers are pleased that they are reinstated without any loss and it looks well for the future.

"There is an acceptance that the way forward is to negotiate out of the situations as opposed to making any immediate knee-jerk reaction.

"The 35 drivers affected have been reinstated forthwith and the operation of the CCTV system will be incorporated into rosters that all drivers will take part in after suitable training.

Issues resolved

"The benefit will be that our members will work in a safe environment and also the travelling public will have confidence that they can travel late at night."

Workers were aware their actions had affected commuters and the economy, he went on.

He added: "While it has taken three days, the benefit in some respects is that with the full operation of CCTV, there is a possibility that will increase passenger numbers and, therefore, revenue."

All but seven of SPT's 42 drivers were dismissed after they took wildcat strike action on Wednesday.

SPT initially said that the sacked staff would not be re-employed.

But an SPT spokesman said issues surrounding training and roles for new drivers had been settled.