ScotRail Update: Double-Decker Bus Crash at Railway Bridge
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a devastating incident involving a double-decker bus crashing into a railway bridge on Cook Street near Glasgow’s O2 Academy. Reports of the crash were received at 6.10pm on Saturday, prompting a swift response from three fire and rescue appliances, including a specialist resource team, and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Road Closures and Service Disruptions
Police have confirmed the closure of Cook Street at Centre Street, along with Commerce Street and Salkeld Street leading to the accident site on Cook Street. This closure has resulted in significant disruptions to traffic in the area, affecting commuters and residents alike.
This unfortunate incident marks the second time this year that a bus has collided with the same bridge, with ten individuals previously hospitalized in a similar crash back in May 2023. The repercussions of this latest crash extend beyond the immediate scene, impacting train services between Glasgow Central and Ardrossan Harbour, Ayr, Largs, Gourock, Wemyss Bay, and Paisley Canal.
Service Alternatives and Support
In response to the rail line closure, ScotRail has announced that all services in the affected areas will be either canceled, delayed, or revised until further notice. To assist stranded passengers, ticket acceptance arrangements have been put in place with Stagecoach and McGills on various bus routes connecting key locations in the region.
Stagecoach Ticket Acceptance
Stagecoach is offering ticket acceptance on several bus services to facilitate travel for passengers inconvenienced by the disrupted train services. These include routes such as Glasgow to Dalry (bus number X36), Ayr to Stranraer (bus number 58/60), and many others connecting different destinations within the affected areas.
McGills Ticket Acceptance
Passengers can also take advantage of ticket acceptance with McGills on specific bus services like Kilbarchan/Johnstone to Glasgow via Paisley (bus number 26), Nethercraigs to Glasgow via Renfrew & Govan (bus number 38), and Paisley to Glasgow via Partick (bus number 17).
As authorities work to clear the crash site and restore normalcy to the affected areas, commuters are encouraged to stay updated on the situation and consider alternative travel options to minimize disruptions to their journeys. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.