GLASGOW Central Station’s high‑level platforms will remain closed until at least Wednesday 18 March, as demolition and safety work continues at a neighbouring fire‑damaged building.
The upper platforms have been closed since Sunday 8 March, following the significant fire that caused severe damage to the Union Corner premises.
Inverclyde services are starting and finishing at Paisley Gilmour Street on a reduced frequency.
After the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service handed over the site yesterday, Glasgow City Council established an exclusion zone to protect the public and those working nearby while the remediation work takes place. This cordon continues to cover the high‑level area of Central Station, including the Union Street, Gordon Street and Hope Street entrances.
Network Rail engineers cannot yet gain access to the station. Planning for a potential partial reopening of high-level areas is ongoing for when access is restored.
No significant structural issues have been identified at Glasgow Central by Network Rail’s specialist teams. Any damage, including to the glazing and water ingress, has been contained to a small office on the Union Street side of the station.
Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said: “We understand how disruptive this extended closure is for passengers and the wider city centre, and we’re extremely grateful for the continued patience and understanding people have shown.
“Any phased reopening will depend on demolition work progressing to a stage that allows our engineers to safely return. We’ll continue working closely with Glasgow City Council to support the response however we can.”
