Glasgow Central Closed After Fire Destroys Adjacent Building

Glasgow Central station closed after a fire in a nearby Victorian building caused partial collapse. Train services cancelled and replacement transport arranged. Firefighters continue to manage the scene with no injuries reported.

Train Services Cancelled Following Fire at Glasgow Central

All train services at Glasgow Central, Scotland's busiest railway station, were cancelled on Monday after a large fire caused a building adjacent to the station to partially collapse.

The fire originated in a vape shop at 15:45 on Sunday and rapidly spread through a B-listed Victorian building next to the station.

Union Street in Glasgow - teams of firefighters are tackling smoke coming from a row of shops, including a Subway sandwich and a Paddy Power. — The fire began in a vape shop next to the station side entrance on Union Street

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) responded with 18 vehicles at the height of the fire and worked through the night to bring the blaze under control.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. National Rail announced that the station would remain closed "until further notice."

Impact on Train Operations

ScotRail confirmed that no services would operate to or from the high-level platforms at Glasgow Central on Monday.

Additionally, trains will not stop at the low-level platforms but will continue to pass through the station, stopping instead at Argyle Street and Anderston stations.

Limited replacement transport services were arranged to accommodate affected passengers.

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, said: "We are sorry to customers for the impact this will cause, and we would urge them to check their journey options before they travel."

ScotRail committed to providing updates to passengers via social media, its website, and its app.

Avanti West Coast announced that passengers could use their tickets at no additional cost on LNER services between Edinburgh and London King's Cross.

TransPennine Express stated that services between Glasgow Central and Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport would not operate on Monday.

Fire Service Response and Safety Advisories

The SFRS reported that its response to the incident was reduced on Monday morning.

A spokesperson said: "Members of the public are still advised to avoid the area where possible, and nearby residents should keep windows closed as a precaution."

"The incident has since been scaled back and nine appliances, including three high-reach vehicles, remain in attendance."

Initial response involved six crews dispatched to the four-floor building on Union Street at approximately 15:45 on Sunday.

Smoke was observed emanating from the ground floor vape shop adjacent to a side entrance of the station.

Police established a cordon on the street between Gordon Street and St Vincent Street following the fire's outbreak, implementing diversions for traffic and pedestrians.

Fire fighters look at the camera down a smokey street — The public was urged to remain away from Glasgow Central on Monday morning

Despite efforts, the fire intensified through the evening, with flames reaching the dome atop the corner of the historic building, leading to the collapse of the front wall.