Sunday 8 Mar 2026
Statement on Union Street fire, Glasgow
- Region & Route:
- Scotland’s Railway: Scotland
Statement up to date as of 3pm, Monday 9 March
A spokesperson for Network Rail said: “Glasgow Central Station remains closed following the fire in a building on Union Street on Sunday.
“While the fire is now under control, emergency services are still on site and we continue to support their response.
“The station will remain closed today and tomorrow. Timescales for reopening will only be confirmed once we are able to safely gain access and carry out the necessary checks.
“All services to and from Glasgow Central are currently suspended, and passengers should continue to follow alternative travel arrangements as advised by their train operators.
“We will provide further updates as soon as more information is available.”
Passengers are encouraged to check journeys with their train operator or nationalrail.co.uk before travelling and follow @NetworkRailSCOT on X for the latest updates.
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