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Glasgow Central Station Remains Closed After Fire Causes Partial Building Collapse
The fire began in a vape shop and spread to a Victorian building, causing major damage and travel disruption with Glasgow Central closed for several days, officials said.
- On March 9, 2026, ScotRail confirmed Glasgow Central Station will remain closed on Tuesday, with disruption expected to last several days and all services suspended.
- A fire in a Union Street shop spread into the adjacent 19th‑century building, gutted it with only the facade left standing and a dome caved in, causing partial collapse.
- Ross Moran, Network Rail route director, said 'Once the response moves into the recovery phase, our engineers will need to access affected areas of the station to inspect and assess what damage has been done', as officials said reopening times are uncertain.
- Passengers are being asked to travel via Argyle Street or Anderston stations and to check journeys as many west‑of‑Scotland routes are suspended or altered.
- An architect involved in Glasgow Central's restoration warned the station may remain closed for 'a long time' amid concerns over the heat‑vulnerable glass roof, while more than 80,000 has been raised for destroyed businesses.
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