Edinburgh to Glasgow Central train services remain disrupted as station still closed amid warning reopening 'could take weeks'

In a new update, it was confirmed that the high level of the station will remain closed until the end of the week, meaning ongoing disruption for passengers.

However, it has been warned that disruption could last weeks after Glasgow City Council said that the damaged and partially collapsed building, located beside the station, will need to be demolished before the station can reopen fully, adding that this could take weeks.

In a statement, the council said: “We are now in control of the Union Street site, and after a full and final assessment of the remaining structure, our building standards team have decided that demolition must happen in the interests of public safety.

The historic building next to Glasgow's Central Station that was destroyed by a devastating fire (Picture: John Devlin) | John Devlin / The Scotsman

“Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are still on site to take care of remaining hot spots.”

All services, including the Edinburgh to Glasgow Central (Via Shotts) and Edinburgh to Glasgow Central (via Carstairs) services, have been disrupted since Sunday evening, when a fire engulfed the building on the corner of Union Street and Gordon Street.

Edinburgh-Glasgow Central (via Carstairs) services have been cancelled altogether, while the Edinburgh-Glasgow Central (via Shotts) have been running on a reduced service and only between Edinburgh and West Calder with no onward travel to Glasgow Central.

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The blaze was sparked on Sunday afternoon (March 8) at a vape shop on Union Street.

Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland said: “Our teams are prepared to carry out the detailed inspections, cleaning, repairs and operational checks that may be required, depending on the findings of the local authority’s assessment.

“We’re committed to completing this work as quickly and safely as possible once the station is returned to us.”

Those looking for rail transport between Edinburgh and Glasgow are being advised that ScotRail services between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street as running as scheduled.