Work to reopen the high-level section of Glasgow Central Station is moving forward after a fire at a building on Union Street on Sunday 8 March.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has concluded firefighting and handed control of the site to Glasgow City Council. The council has created a safety cordon around the remaining façade and introduced extra security to protect the public and those working nearby, enabling safe assessment and necessary demolition in the area.

Because the exclusion zone includes part of Glasgow Central, the high-level remains shut for the rest of the week. All options for a safe reopening are being considered, including a partial or phased return of some platforms. Further updates, including indicative timescales, will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Network Rail is working closely with the council and preparing the actions required to reopen once full access is granted. Engineers have had limited, controlled entry and have not identified any significant structural issues. Damage, mainly from water ingress, appears confined to a small office on the Union Street side of the station and a small section of the glazing above it.

Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland said: "We're extremely grateful to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their efforts over the past few days and to all partners involved in the response. Their work has been vital in helping move us closer to a return to normal operations at Glasgow Central.

"As soon as access is granted, our focus will be on getting the station ready to welcome passengers again. 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.

"We recognise the disruption this closure is causing and appreciate the patience shown by passengers and the wider community. We'll continue to work closely with partners and provide updates as soon as more information becomes available."