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Wednesday 8 Jul 2026

All Glasgow Central entrances to reopen after Union Street fire

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Network Rail will reopen the Union Street and Gordon Street entrances at Glasgow Central, bringing Scotland's busiest railway station fully back to normal ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The full station concourse will reopen on 13 July when the exclusion zone is removed. On 17 July, the Union Street and Gordon Street entrances will reopen, marking the final step in the station's recovery following the fire in March.

It comes as Glasgow prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the Commonwealth Games, which begin on 23 July. As one of the city's main transport hubs, Glasgow Central will play a key role in helping people travel across the city during the event.

The return of all station entrances will make it easier for passengers to move through the station, while helping the railway meet increased demand during one of Glasgow's biggest events of the year.

From this week, teams are carrying out final inspections, testing equipment and working with retailers as they prepare to welcome customers back.

Reopening timeline

13 July

• Full station concourse reopens as the exclusion zone is removed

17 July

• Gordon Street and Union Street entrances reopen
• Carriage driveway closes
• Glasgow Central returns to normal operation

Railway staff will be on hand throughout the station to help customers and keep people moving safely during the busy Games period.

Liam Sumpter, managing director at Network Rail Scotland, said: "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.

"Our teams have worked tirelessly over the past few months to prepare for this moment. Thanks to their efforts, we can now welcome passengers back through every entrance and return Scotland's busiest station to normal operation.

"I'd also like to thank our passengers, retailers and railway colleagues for their patience and support. 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."

Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, said: "The full reopening of Glasgow Central is a significant milestone for Scotland's Railway and everyone who relies on it.

"Throughout the recovery, our teams worked closely with Network Rail and industry partners to minimise disruption, provide clear travel information, and safely restore services.

"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."

Caledonian Sleeper’s managing director Graham Kelly said: “The full reopening of Glasgow Central Station is fantastic news. It ensures our guests can access all of the facilities of Scotland’s busiest station, providing a smoother journey experience and easy access to key locations around the city and beyond.

"Caledonian Sleeper services have continued to operate consistently since the tragic fire, thanks to our team quickly putting temporary contingency plans in place. As the first experience of Scotland for many guests travelling from London, it's great to see the station restored to full operation.

"I would like to thank our industry colleagues and partners for their commitment throughout this period and helping us continue to deliver an excellent service for our guests."

Mark Green, Avanti West Coast station manager at Glasgow Central, said: “While we resumed our full service at Glasgow Central and reopened our Ticket Office and First Class Lounge back in March, we’ve continued to work closely with Network Rail and industry partners to ensure people can safely move around the station during the partial closure.

“It’s great to see this latest milestone in the station’s reopening, marking another important step in the recovery of this part of Glasgow – a city we’re proud to serve. We’d like to thank customers for their patience and understanding over the last few months.”