Fire near Glasgow Central station causes major rail disruption

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by PA MediaMarch 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM

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A fire at a vape shop on Union Street near Glasgow Central station caused major rail disruptions on Sunday evening. The station's high-level platforms are closed, and low-level platforms are only running trains that will not stop at Glasgow Central. The station will remain closed on Monday morning, with significant disruption expected throughout the day. Fifteen fire appliances responded to the blaze, which began around 3:46 PM on Sunday, March 8th, in a four-story commercial building. No casualties have been reported, but the building, dating back to 1851, has partially collapsed. Passengers are advised to avoid travel, and alternative ticket arrangements are in place for some routes, while others have been cancelled.

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Edinburgh 30% London King’s Cross 30% Avanti West Coast 40% LNER 40% TransPennine Express 40% Paul Sweeney ×250% Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 60% Union Street ×360% John Swinney 60% National Rail ×270% Glasgow ×370% Glasgow Central station ×790%

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fire 100% rail disruption 90% glasgow central station 80% train cancellations 70% union street 60% building fire 50% emergency services 50% travel guidance 40%