Over a week has passed since the devastating fire at Glasgow Central Station on Union Street, and the city is still recovering. As a result, Scotland’s busiest station remains closed. However, the low-level services have now resumed.
When will Glasgow Central Station reopen?
Glasgow Central High Level Station is closed until at least Wednesday, March 18. However, opening is not guaranteed on that day.
Before Glasgow Central High Level can reopen, thorough safety checks need to be completed, as the building that caught fire is directly connected. What is more, the burned-down site must be demolished to ensure public safety.
The temporary timetable
Services between Ayr and Paisley will operate every 30 minutes under the temporary timetable, as well as a half-hourly shuttle bus between Lanark and Motherwell.
Moreover, trains will run between Gourock and Paisley, Wemyss Bay and Paisley, Kilwinning and Largs, Kilwinning and Ardrossan Harbour, Barrhead and Kilmarnock, and Edinburgh and West Calder every hour.
David Ross, ScotRail Chief Operating Officer, said: “We know it is frustrating for our customers that there will be no ScotRail services running to or from Glasgow Central High Level until at least next Wednesday.”
What is more, Glasgow Central Low-Level will operate as normal.
“But Glasgow City Council and Network Rail must be given time to make sure the station is safe for the return of passenger services. We will only restore services when it is safe to do so. We know this closure is causing significant disruption for our customers, and we’re sorry for the impact it is having on journeys.”
“Our teams are working hard to keep people moving where possible, and we’d encourage customers to check their journey before travelling using the ScotRail app or website.”
Demolition work has now begun on Union Street, with Glasgow City Council approving a recovery fund of up to £10 million. The fund will aid businesses and the building in their rebuilding efforts.
