Travel disruption update issued following huge Glasgow fire

LocalTravel
9 Mar 2026 • 3:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A significant fire erupted in a building next to Glasgow Central railway station, starting at a vape shop on Union Street.
  • The blaze has caused the complete closure of Scotland's busiest station, with National Rail stating there is no estimate for its reopening and expecting disruption to continue throughout Monday.
  • Train operators, including ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, and TransPennine Express, have issued warnings of widespread cancellations and delays, advising passengers to check journey updates.
  • The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had nine appliances at the scene as of 6.45am, with ongoing operations and no casualties reported.
  • First Minister John Swinney expressed concern, while Labour MSP Paul Sweeney noted a partial collapse of the historic building, and businesses like Sexy Coffee and Willow Hair Salon confirmed their premises were destroyed.

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