Glasgow Central Station is set to completely reopen all its platforms on Wednesday, two weeks following a severe fire that caused the structure adjacent to the station to collapse.
Network Rail stated that all ScotRail and cross-border services would be back in operation at Scotland’s busiest railway station, following apartial reopening last week.
The station remained largely undamaged following a fire at a vape shop that spread through a B-listed Victorian structure on Union Street on March 8.
Six platforms will be open again, but the station’s main entrance on Gordon Street will stay closed while demolition and cleanup continue.
Network Rail’s route director, Ross Moran, stated: “Glasgow Central is central to the city and is Scotland’s most congested station, and we have been completely dedicated to ensuring everyone returns safely.”
The consequences of the fire have posed a major difficulty for all concerned, yet our teams have been diligently striving to rebuild the station and assist our passengers, train operators, and shopkeepers.
Our main focus at the moment is to ensure safe movement for individuals and provide a pleasant and inviting experience for all who depend on this station on Wednesday.
David Ross, the chief operating officer of Scotrail, stated: “This is great news for our passengers, and I am delighted that we will be able to return to our regular schedule once Glasgow Central High Level resumes operations on Wednesday.”
We recognize how frustrating the closure has been for customers whose trips have been affected, and we sincerely apologize for the consequences it has caused.
Network Rail advised travelers to keep using the upper Hope Street entrance, the Hope Street roadway, and the ground-level entries to access and exit the station.
Station amenities will also resume operation, including retail outlets and primary restrooms, although portions of the main concourse will remain closed.
Services from the low-level station, which provides travel options to Balloch and Milngavie in the western area and Motherwell and Cumbernauld in the eastern region, restarted two weeks ago.
What services are returning?
The subsequent services will provide:
- Edinburgh to Glasgow Central through Shotts/Carstairs
- Cathcart Circle – Glasgow Central
- Paisley Canal – Glasgow Central
- Newton – Glasgow Central
- Barrhead – Glasgow Central
- Neilston – Glasgow Central
- Ardrossan South Beach/Port – Glasgow Central
Changed routes will also revert to their original state:
- Glasgow – Largs
- Glasgow – Dumfries/Carlisle
- Glasgow – Stranraer
Travelers are still encouraged to verify their route prior to departure.
Why did Glasgow Central Station shut down?
A fire broke out at a vape store on Union Street around 15:45 on Sunday, 8 March, and firefighters were alerted shortly thereafter.
The fire eventually spread to the whole structure located at the intersection of Union Street and Gordon Street, near Glasgow Central Station, leading to its partial collapse.
Just the front of the structure at the intersection of Gordon Street and Union Street remained intact.
The structure referred to as Union Corner was built in 1851, preceding the station that began operations in 1879.
Glasgow City Council announced on Sunday that the building front on Gordon Street has been torn down, with efforts now underway to clear the debris.
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