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Glasgow Central Station is set to reopen all its platforms on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after a major fire caused the collapse of an adjacent building. Following a partial reopening last week, Network Rail announced that ScotRail and cross-border train services would be fully restored at this key station, which is the busiest in Scotland.
The fire broke out on 8 March in a vape shop located in a B-listed Victorian building on Union Street, close to the station. Although the blaze spread rapidly through the historic structure, the station itself escaped serious harm. Platforms one through six will become operational once again; however, the main entrance on Gordon Street will remain closed due to ongoing demolition and clearance efforts in the aftermath of the fire.
Network Rail’s route director, Ross Moran, highlighted the challenges faced in recovering from the incident: “Glasgow Central is at the heart of the city and is Scotland’s busiest station, and we’ve been fully focused on getting everyone back safely. The aftermath of the fire has been a significant challenge for everyone involved, but our teams have been working tirelessly to restore the station and support our passengers, train operators and retailers. Our priority now is to keep people moving safely and give everyone who relies on this station a smooth and welcoming experience on Wednesday.” Meanwhile, David Ross, ScotRail’s chief operating officer, expressed relief at the progress, saying, “This is excellent news for our customers, and I am very pleased we will be able to resume our normal timetable when Glasgow Central High Level reopens for business on Wednesday. We understand how frustrating the closure has been for customers whose journeys have been disrupted, and we’re very sorry for the impact it has had.”
Passengers are advised to continue using alternative entrances, including the upper Hope Street entrance, Hope Street carriageway, and the low-level entrances, as the station front on Gordon Street remains inaccessible. Shops and main restrooms within the station will reopen, though parts of the main concourse will still be off-limits. Additionally, services from the low-level station, which cater to destinations such as Balloch, Milngavie, Motherwell, and Cumbernauld, resumed two weeks earlier.
The fire originated in a vape shop on Union Street at approximately 15:45 on Sunday, 8 March, and firefighters responded promptly. The blaze quickly consumed the entire building at the corner of Union and Gordon Streets, leading to its partial collapse, leaving only its facade intact. This historic structure, known as Union Corner, dates back to 1851, predating the opening of Glasgow Central Station in 1879. Glasgow City Council confirmed that the facade on Gordon Street has now been demolished and that clearance of debris is underway
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