WORRIED locals have begun an eleventh hour bid to save a historic Strathbungo building.

Network Rail announced demolition works to take place on Nithsdale Road, with former shop Susie's Store set to come down.

In a letter to residents, Network Rail said that the works will take place from Saturday, July 17, to Monday, July 20.

It will involve bringing down a building that was Strathbungo Railway Station and later became the popular local shop Susie's Store.

Susie's was opened in 1968 before being taken over by husband and wife Joe and Gurmet Deo, who ran it for 35 years before shutting up shop last year.

An online petition makes the case that the building, owned by Network Roal, is a local landmark.

And local councillor Jon Molyneux has stepped in to support saving the building.

Set up by Paula Khan, it reads: "Concrete Blocks are going to be raised in its place. 

"Not only is it an important community landmark, it's an architectural gem, and should be preserved.

"Network Rail plan to demolish it soon.

"There are so many community organisations that could use it.  Can we save it? 

"I've put this petition together to show Network Rail that the community really care about the property, and to lose it would be like losing a part of our identity."

Strathbungo Station was closed to passengers permanently in 1962, having opened in December 1877.

To sign the petition see: change.org 

Network Rail has said the rail bridge will not be accessible to traffic over the weekend, although temporary bollards will allow access to pedestrians.