Glasgow Central station will partially reopen on Wednesday after a major fire shut it down earlier this month. The Glasgow Central reopening follows days of disruption after flames tore through a building on Union Street.
The fire broke out on March 8 and spread quickly, forcing authorities to close Scotland’s busiest station. Since then, crews have worked to stabilise the area and begin recovery efforts.
Network Rail confirmed that parts of the station will remain closed while demolition continues. Workers have restricted access near the Gordon Street entrance and closed both the Union Street and Hope Street entrances. Passengers must instead use low-level entrances and the Hope Street carriage driveway.
Officials warned that the Glasgow Central reopening will reduce capacity, so they urged passengers to check journeys before travelling. Meanwhile, staff will remain on site to guide travellers and manage the changes.
ScotRail completed safety checks before reopening sections of the station. The operator will now run services from more than half of the high-level platforms, allowing more people to travel into the city centre. However, services will remain limited for now.
Glasgow City Council said the damaged building poses a serious safety risk. As a result, the council ordered demolition crews to take down the unstable Victorian structure. Teams continue to remove debris and secure the site.
Investigators believe the fire started in a vape shop before spreading through the building. Only part of the façade near Gordon Street still stands, highlighting the scale of the damage.
Crews restarted lower-level services last week after completing initial checks. Rail operators continue to restore access step by step, and they insist that safety remains their top priority.
The Glasgow Central reopening should ease disruption for commuters. However, temporary arrangements will remain in place until crews fully secure the site.
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