Huge fire to cause travel misery ‘for several days’ | UK | News
Firefighters extinguish the remains of a fire at a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station on Sunday. Train services were canceled following a fire at an electronic cigarette shop on Union Street. Picture date: Monday, March 9, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should be: Robert Perry/PA Wire (Image: PA)
An update on the reopening of Scotland’s busiest railway station has emerged and it looks like commuters across the country could face ongoing difficulties for the foreseeable future.
Glasgow Central railway station remains closed following a devastating fire at a vape shop on Sunday afternoon (March 8).
The fire quickly engulfed neighboring buildings and eventually reached the adjacent building (the train station itself), causing sections of the iconic structure to collapse inwards.
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ScotRail was quick to confirm that trains would not be running on Monday morning, with Glasgow rush hour creating significant difficulties for passengers due to limited rail switching services. ScotRail has confirmed that Glasgow Central will remain closed on Tuesday 10 March and there is further unpleasant news for passengers; The disruption is expected to continue for the next few days.
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The rail operator stated that no ScotRail services will operate to or from Glasgow Central High Level on Tuesday, while services operating via Glasgow Central Low Level will continue but will not stop at the low-level station. Passengers are advised to check their journeys in advance and travel via Argyle Street or Anderston Station, as many routes in western Scotland are suspended or operating with modifications due to the fire.
ScotRail continues to provide updates to customers via the ScotRail website, app and social media platforms, including details of affected routes and guidance on requesting refunds for unused tickets. Station staff are available across the network to assist wherever possible.
ScotRail will issue further service updates as additional information becomes available as emergency services and Network Rail continue to assess the damage caused by the major fire.
Fire Department fights fire near Central Station on 08 March 2026 (Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
ScotRail chief operating officer David Ross said: “Glasgow Central will remain closed on Tuesday while the impact of the fire at the building next to the station is assessed and we expect disruption to continue for a number of days.
“We would like to thank our colleagues in the fire and emergency services who worked incredibly hard to tackle the fire and prevent it from spreading to the station itself. “We know this closure will cause significant disruption for our customers and we are very sorry for the impact this will have on their journeys.
“Our teams are working hard to keep people moving where possible and we encourage customers to check their journeys using the ScotRail app or website before they travel.”
Scottish Fire and Rescue confirmed crews were still working to cool hot spots in the building’s stonework, in collaboration with structural engineers who were assessing the stability of the remaining structure.
As of 3.30pm on Monday, March 9, eight devices, including three high-access vehicles, were still at the scene.
A fire brigade spokesman said: “We cannot speculate on the cause of the fire at this time. A multi-agency investigation will be carried out in line with fire investigation protocols, but this may be precluded due to the significant damage sustained,” adding that “Glasgow Central Station remains closed due to the proximity of the incident to rail infrastructure and the presence of significant debris.”
