Passengers facing disruption as water pipe bursts near Glasgow Central station
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Services to Glasgow Central have been disrupted following reports of a burst pipe
Commuters are facing delays this morning after a reported burst water pipe on Argyle Street saw services to Glasgow Central Low Level disrupted.
Trains services running through the station will run non stop, with disruption expected to last until 12.00pm today (29 April)
A ScotRail spokesperson said: “We have had reports of flooding at Glasgow Central Low Level caused by a Scottish Water burst pipe on Argyle Street.
“For safety reasons trains will not call Glasgow Central Low Level and passengers should use Argyle Street station as an alternative until further notice. Trains to/from Glasgow Central High Level are not affected and trains run as normal to/from there.”
A number of routes across the North Clyde & Argyle Line have been disrupted, including Motherwell to Dalmuir - services will no longer stop at Glasgow Central Low Level.
They said: “Trains will not call Glasgow Central Low Level. You are advised to use Argyle Street station as an alternative.
“You might wish to consider postponing your journey to / from Glasgow Central Low Level until services return to normal.
“Trains to / from Glasgow Central High Level are not affected and services can run as normal.”
Trains will not call Glasgow Central Low Level. You are advised to use Argyle Street station as an alternative.
A Scottish Water spokesperson said a section of the water main had been isolated to stop the flow of water across walkways and some ponding at the station low level.
They said: “We are currently responding to a burst water main at Glasgow Central Station on Argyle Street (G2).
“We have isolated a short section of the water main to enable us to stop a flow of water across walkways and some ponding at the station low level.
“Network Rail has temporarily closed the low-level platforms at Glasgow Central Station. Please follow their guidance and check before travelling.
“We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”