Glasgow Central station, Scotland's busiest railway hub, remains closed after a large fire broke out at a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon. Network Rail said the station would be shut 'until further notice', with no estimate for reopening.
National Rail warned that disruption to services to, from and through Glasgow Central would continue until at least the end of Monday. No trains will run to or from the high-level platforms, and trains on the low-level lines will not call at the station.
Avanti West Coast advised passengers that an amended service would run to Preston, Carlisle and Motherwell, enabling connections to Edinburgh and local Glasgow services. ScotRail warned of substantial disruption and urged passengers to check before travelling. TransPennine Express said its services between Glasgow Central and Liverpool Lime Street or Manchester airport would not run on Monday, while trains between Edinburgh and Newcastle or Manchester airport face delays and cancellations.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews were still tackling the blaze as of 5am Monday. Fifteen fire appliances and specialist resources, including three high-reach vehicles and a water rescue team, were deployed at the height of the incident. No casualties have been reported.
First Minister John Swinney expressed deep concern and thanked emergency services. Labour MSP Paul Sweeney said the building, dating from 1851, had partially collapsed. He noted that the Forsyth Building, Caledonian Chambers and Central Hotel appeared unaffected.
