Glasgow Central Station finally set to reopen fully 19 weeks after the massive blaze which started in vape shop

Published: 20:09, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 20:09, 8 July 2026 Glasgow Central Station and a street alongside it are to fully reopen next week following the devastating fire in March. Part of Union Street and some entrances to the station have been closed since then as stabilisation work was carried out. The fire started in a vape shop at Union Corner on Sunday, March 8, before spreading through the B-listed Victorian building, leading to the structure collapsing. Glasgow City Council said Union Street will fully reopen at 1pm on Friday, July 17. Network Rail Scotland said that the full station concourse will reopen on July 13 while the Union Street and Gordon Street entrances will reopen at the end of the week. 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. The Fire Brigade fight the blaze in the vicinity of Central Station back in March  Firefighters had continued to hose down the charred remains of the building that caught fire The demolition of Union Corner following the fire '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, welcomed the forthcoming full reopening. He said: '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.'