Partial Reopening of Glasgow Central Station
Glasgow Central Station has partially reopened 10 days after a significant fire destroyed an adjacent building.
Scotland's busiest railway station has been closed since Sunday, 8 March, when a fire originating at a vape shop on Union Street spread through a B-listed Victorian building next to the station. The damaged Union Corner building is currently being demolished.
Some ScotRail and cross-border train services have resumed, with platforms seven to 15 on the west side of the station now operational.
The main entrance on Gordon Street remains closed due to ongoing safety concerns.
There is a reduced timetable in place, and passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling.
A Glasgow Central spokesperson stated that the first high-level train departed at 05:45.
Network Rail has indicated that commuters can access the station via the low-level entrances on Argyle Street and the Hope Street carriage driveway, which is typically used during special events and for vehicular access.
Access to the upper part of Central Station, including the Union Street, Gordon Street, and upper Hope Street entrances, remains closed.
Low-Level Station Services
Services from the smaller low-level station, which operates routes to Balloch and Milngavie in the west and Motherwell and Cumbernauld to the east, resumed last Wednesday.
Facilities and shops within the station, including the main toilets, remain closed.
However, two disabled toilets, one equipped with baby-changing facilities, are available, and staff are present to assist and direct passengers.
The majority of the main concourse is inaccessible and has been cordoned off using solid metal sheeting.
Statements from Officials
Route director Ross Moran expressed Network Rail's intention to restore full access
"as soon as it is safe to do so."
ScotRail's chief operating officer David Ross described the resumption of services on more than half of the high-level platforms as a
"big step forward"and noted that the timetable would be regularly reviewed.
"The great news is that services at Glasgow Central high level are back open for business today and we're really delighted progress has been made,"he said.
However, he noted that it is not yet possible to resume all routes due to the limited number of available platforms.
"The safety of our customers and staff remains our absolute priority, and while we have limited platforms and access points to the station available, we will operate as many services as we can,"he added.
Train Services Resuming
The following services will operate from the start of service on Wednesday:
- Avanti West Coast will run one train per hour. The first train departing on Wednesday was the 05:48 service from Glasgow to London Euston.
- Network Rail confirmed that Caledonian Sleeper services will resume.
- There will be no Transpennine Express or Cross Country services operating.
Train Services Not Operating
Certain routes remain unable to run, while some are operating with significant alterations.
