Busy UK station resumes some trains after major fire

11 Mar 2026 • 6:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Partial train services have resumed at Glasgow Central following a weekend fire, though the main high-level station will remain closed for the rest of the week.
  • The high-level station's closure is due to the significant instability of a fire-damaged building's facade on Gordon Street, requiring further expert assessment.
  • The low-level station, located beneath the main concourse, successfully reopened for services from Wednesday morning after a comprehensive site assessment.
  • The blaze, which erupted in a Union Street vape shop on Sunday, spread rapidly, leaving only the facade of a B-listed Victorian building standing.
  • Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has pledged government support and funding for Glasgow's recovery and rebuild, establishing a ministerial oversight board.

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