Glasgow Central has been closed all day following a fire in a neighbouring building.
All services at Scotland’s busiest railway station have been cancelled and travel disruption is expected all day.
Vape Shop Fire Sparks Major Travel Disruption
The fire began in a vape shop in the city’s Union street at 3.45pm on Sunday, March 8.
There has been no injuries reported, but Victorian buildings neighbouring the station have been damaged, with a dome collapsing.
As of Monday morning (March 9), the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reported the blaze had been reduced thanks to nine fire appliances and three high-reach vehicles.
Emergency Services Response
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.46pm on Sunday, 8 March, to reports of a fire affecting the ground floor of a four-storey commercial building on Union Street, Glasgow.
“At its height, 18 appliances and specialist resources were mobilised. The incident has since been scaled back and nine appliances, including three high-reach vehicles, remain in attendance.”
The fire service asked members of the public to avoid the area and neighbours to keep windows closed.
Rail Services Cancelled
National Rail said Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail, and TransPennine Express services have all been affected.
No trains from the high level platforms are running but trains from the lower levels are not stopping at the station.
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, and we aware there will be very limited replacement transport.”
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, tweeted: “I am deeply concerned about the fire near Glasgow Central Station tonight and very grateful to all of the emergency services who are responding.
“Please continue to follow travel guidance, avoid the area and stay safe.”
