Glasgow Central Station to fully reopen after fire

Scotland's busiest railway station will fully reopen on Wednesday, two weeks after a fire destroyed the building next door.

Glasgow Central Station had to close after a blaze swept through a shop near the station on 8 March. There were no reports of anyone being hurt or injured.

People will be able to travel on all routes now, including ones that had been altered straight after the fire.

Station facilities, including the shops and toilets, will reopen but some of the main concourse and the front entrance will remain closed.

The Scottish government is offering businesses that have been affected by the fire support and money to compensate them and says all buildings directly affected by the fire will qualify for support.

The fire started in a vape shop on Sunday 8 March, next door to the station. It needed more than 60 firefighters and 15 fire engines to put it out.

Specialist equipment was also used, including three high-reach fire engines with tall ladders that can spray water high above the ground.

It caused a lot of disruption for people who use the station.

25 million passengers visit Glasgow Central each year, and it's one of the UK's busiest train stations.

Ross Moran, boss of train company Network Rail said: "We've been fully focused on getting everyone back safely.

"The aftermath of the fire has been a significant challenge for everyone involved, but our teams have been working tirelessly to restore the station and support our passengers, train operators and retailers.

"Our priority now is to keep people moving safely and give everyone who relies on this station a smooth and welcoming experience on Wednesday."