Firefighters Ensure Safety on Glasgow Underground System

Reported smell of burning at St Enoch Underground Station

Firefighters were called to St Enoch's Station on the Glasgow Underground this afternoon after reports of a "smell of burning".

Fire crews quickly evacuated the train and station, and then checked the carriages methodically for any sign of fire. When it had been established that there was no immediate danger, Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) engineers were then able to check the train over, and established that a minor mechanical issue had been responsible for causing the alarm.

Firefighters remained at the scene until SPT staff were content that no further risk existed, and at time of writing, the underground system is being readied for operation once more.

Strathclyde Fire & Rescue appreciate that there may have been considerable disruption whilst essential checks were made, and appreciate the patience displayed by Glasgow's commuters this afternoon.