Glasgow Central Station, Scotland's busiest railway station, remains closed after a large fire broke out in a nearby vape shop on Union Street on Sunday. Network Rail said the station would be shut 'until further notice', with no estimate for reopening.
National Rail warned that disruption would continue on routes to and from Glasgow Central until at least the end of Monday. No trains will run to or from the high-level platforms, and trains using low-level platforms will not stop at the station.
Avanti West Coast advised passengers that an amended service would run to Preston, Carlisle and Motherwell, allowing connections to Edinburgh and local Glasgow services. ScotRail urged passengers to check for updates before travelling, while TransPennine Express cancelled services between Glasgow Central and Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews were still battling the fire as of 5am on Monday, with 15 fire appliances and specialist resources deployed at its height. No casualties have been reported.
First Minister John Swinney expressed concern and thanked emergency services, urging the public to follow travel guidance and avoid the area. Labour MSP Paul Sweeney reported that the building, dating back to 1851, had partially collapsed.
