Glasgow Central Station and a section of Union Street are scheduled to fully reopen next week, 19 weeks after a significant fire caused extensive damage and necessitated closures for stabilization work. The fire, which started in a vape shop on Union Street, broke out on Sunday, March 8, and spread through the Victorian-era building, leading to structural collapses.
Glasgow City Council announced that Union Street will reopen to the public on Friday, July 17, at 1 p.m. Network Rail Scotland confirmed that the station's main concourse will be accessible again on July 13. The entrances on Union Street and Gordon Street are also slated to reopen by the end of that week.
Liam Sumpter, managing director at Network Rail Scotland, described the reopening of the station's entrances as a significant milestone in its recovery. "The reopening of the Union Street and Gordon Street entrances is a significant milestone in Glasgow Central’s recovery and means the station will once again be fully open to passengers," Sumpter stated. He added that station teams have worked diligently over the past months to prepare for the full reopening and thanked passengers, retailers, and railway colleagues for their patience.
"With the Commonwealth Games just around the corner, it’s fantastic to be able to fully reopen the station and help Glasgow welcome visitors from across the world," Sumpter commented.
Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, also welcomed the forthcoming full reopening. He noted that during the recovery period, teams collaborated with Network Rail and industry partners to minimize disruptions, provide travel information, and restore services safely. "We’re pleased to see the station fully reopened and thank our customers for their patience and understanding while this vital work was carried out," Campbell said.
