ScotRail is thanking customers for returning to rail travel after the Union Street fire closed Glasgow Central station for over a week.
The city centre travel hub re-opened on March 25 after it closed on Sunday, March 8, when flames destroyed a Victorian building on the street, next to the station.
ScotRail says around 120,000 passengers returned to Central on March 25 when platforms one to six re-opened and the full timetable resumed.
During the period when only low-level services were back operating (March 11-17), weekday journeys averaged around 55,000.
This rose to 94,000 following the partial reopening of nine high-level platforms between March 18 and 24.
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David Ross, ScotRail chief operating officer, said: “We’re really pleased to see customers coming back to the railway in such strong numbers following the return of our normal timetable at Glasgow Central.
“The speed of recovery shows the essential role rail plays in keeping people moving and supporting the economy of Glasgow and beyond. We’re grateful to our customers for their patience and support while services were disrupted.
“With a full timetable now in operation, we’re focused on continuing to deliver a reliable service and helping customers travel with confidence.”
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Entrances on Gordon Street and Union Street remain closed due to the exclusion zone and the ongoing clear up of the fire-damaged site by Glasgow City Council.
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