Glasgow Central Station and Union Street Reopen After Fire

Glasgow's Union Street and the adjacent entrances to Glasgow Central Station are scheduled to fully reopen on July 17, marking a significant milestone in the recovery from a major fire that devastated the area four months ago. The reopening will restore normal traffic and pedestrian flow to a key part of the city centre just days before Glasgow hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which begin on July 23.

The fire broke out on March 8 in a vape shop on Union Street, spreading through the building and causing the structure to collapse. The blaze severely damaged a Victorian-era building at the corner of Union Street and Gordon Street, which was later demolished due to safety concerns. The incident led to partial closures of Union Street and several station entrances, causing ongoing disruption as stabilization and demolition work proceeded.

Network Rail Scotland has confirmed that the full station concourse will reopen on July 13. The final step will occur on July 17, when the Union Street and Gordon Street entrances to the station reopen at 1 p.m., allowing the station to return to full operation. Road and pavement works surrounding the demolition site will also be completed by...