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Glasgow Central train station to partially reopen after vape shop fire

Firefighters at the scene of a fire at Glasgow Central train station
The main part of the station has been closed since 8 March after the fire destroyed much of the building

Glasgow Central railway station will partially reopen following a fire that ripped through a neighbouring building, forcing its closure.

The main part of the station has been closed since 8 March after the fire destroyed much of the building.

Network Rail previously said the partial reopening will mean there will be reduced capacity, urging passengers to check their journey times before travelling.

Passengers were also told the station will "look different" and staff will be on hand to offer advice.

In a video posted on X, Alison Irvine, chief executive for Transport Scotland, said:

"I think it will be great to get the station partially reopened, to improve accessibility to areas where we've not been able to operate train services."

"I think what we have seen through the response from Network Rail staff and from ScotRail staff, it's been a phenomenal effort to bring people together to get the station into a position where it can be made available to passengers," Ms Irvine said.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 08: The Fire Brigade fight a blaze in the vicinity of Central Station on March 08, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. Glasgow Central Station is closed due to a major fire and explosion at a building on nearby Union Street. Firefighters are at the scene and all trains to and from t
Demolition experts have been working to safely bring down parts of the remaining structure

Glasgow City Council said it is in the interests of public safety to demolish what remains of the "very unstable" Victorian building which was ravaged by the fire.

Demolition experts have been working to safely bring down parts of the remaining structure.

The fire began in a vape shop in Union Street and spread through the building and around the corner, with only the facade of the building at the junction with Gordon Street left standing.

Services in the lower level of the station began running again last week.

ScotRail said stringent safety checks had been carried out ahead of the partial reopening.

David Ross, ScotRail chief operating officer, previously said: "I am very pleased we will be able to welcome customers back to Glasgow Central."

"We realise the closure is causing significant disruption for our customers, and we're very sorry for the impact it is still having on journeys," Mr Ross added.