Summary
Some trains at Glasgow Central Station have resumed after a fire affected a nearby building, but the main part of the station remains closed. Network Rail is keeping the main platforms shut due to safety concerns from structural damage caused by the fire. The fire started at a vape shop and spread to a historical building next to the station.
Key Facts
- Some train services at Glasgow Central's low level platforms have reopened.
- The main high level part of the station remains closed because of safety issues.
- The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street and spread to a nearby Victorian building.
- Five fire vehicles and a specialist unit are still at the scene.
- Glasgow Central Station is one of the UK's busiest, with 25 million visits a year.
- Trains are using lower level platforms but not stopping at the closed section.
- Services on affected lines are disrupted but will resume from nearby stations.
- Network Rail and emergency services are working to reopen the station safely.
