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Following a major fire over the weekend that severely damaged a building adjacent to Glasgow Central Station, some train services have started to resume. The low level platforms of the station, which cater to the Argyle line running north of the River Clyde, have reopened after a comprehensive site evaluation. However, the main high level station remains closed for the rest of the week due to concerns over the instability of the fire-damaged facade.
Glasgow Central, the busiest railway station in Scotland, was closed on Sunday after the blaze originating from a vape shop on Union Street spread through the neighbouring B-listed Victorian structure. Network Rail stated that the reopening of the station depends on safety assessments carried out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Glasgow City Council. Until these authorities confirm the site’s safety, the high level platforms will remain out of operation.
Ross Moran, Network Rail’s route director, emphasized the need for further work before services can safely resume at the high level station. He said, “Further work is required to ensure the high level station is safe for trains to operate.” He added, “Our priority is to make sure that we can reopen Glasgow Central as soon as it is safe to do so. We will continue to work with emergency services, the local council and our train operators to restore services.” Currently, all train services that would normally use the high level platforms are disrupted, with trains passing through the low level platforms without stopping.
As of Wednesday, SFRS reported that three fire engines along with one high-reach vehicle were still present at the scene. Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Ian McMeekin acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the fire, stating, “We understand the disruption this fire has caused, and we are grateful for the patience shown by the public as we work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion.” The low level station, part of the Argyle Line that runs underneath the city centre, now serves routes from Balloch, Dalmuir, and Milngavie in the west to Motherwell, Larkhall, Lanark, and Cumbernauld to the east, with all entrances open for passengers
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