Plans aim to make area around Glasgow Central station 'more welcoming'

Views are being sought on the planned redesign of the area outside the city’s Central Station, which aims to make it “more welcoming”.

Glasgow City Council’s consultation on public realm improvements at Gordon Street has now begun and will run until August 24.

Work is expected to start in spring next year and could include a new drop-off and private hire area, extra space to address pedestrian “pinch points” and a one-way traffic system to reduce the speed of vehicles.

A new rail replacement bus service location is also proposed as well as changes to the road crossing to make reaching the bus and taxi rank easier.

Cllr Angus Millar, SNP, convener for city centre recovery, transport and climate, said: “Glasgow city centre is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades with the delivery of the Avenues programme and the renovation of George Square, and we want to keep building on that momentum.

“Transport hubs like Central Station are a key gateway to the city centre for residents, commuters and visitors, so there’s a real opportunity to improve the city centre experience for many by making Gordon Street more attractive, accessible and welcoming.

“If you want to learn more about the emerging proposals for this area or let us know what you think, please take part in this consultation.”

The council has said the consultation will inform the development of a “more welcoming, safer and more accessible public space”.

Plans also include uninterrupted entry and exit to Central Station main entrance, less clutter for people going into the train station and more space for external retail seating.

There could also be uninterrupted sheltered space under the canopy, with no vehicles, so the “exposed historical architecture features could be seen more easily”.

New signs are planned to direct people to available facilities, planters could be installed and clearer routes introduced for westbound pedestrians.

To take part in the consultation, go to: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GordonStreet2025/