Firefighters rush to Glasgow Subway station as train carriages overheat

The incident saw the entire underground system grind to a complete halt for a short period of time just after 2pm.

The incident was the second to hit the entire system in the same day.

All Subway services currently suspended due to defective train at Cessnock. No trains running on either circle. Will update once we have more information. Apologies for any inconvenience.

— Glasgow Subway (@GLASubwayTravel) July 9, 2018

Earlier, during the morning rush hour, the Subway saw all trains suspended after one broke down as it entered the system, blocking both the inner and outer circles.

Maintenance teams quickly rushed out to work on the affected service and the trains were able to run again shortly after.  

Both inner and outer circle suspended and no trains currently running. This is due to a train breaking down as it entered the system and blocking both circles. Maintenance team working to fix&hope to have sorted shortly. Apologies for inconvenience. Updates to follow.

— Glasgow Subway (@GLASubwayTravel) July 9, 2018

A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said: “We were alerted at 2.12pm on Monday, July 9 to Cessnock subway station in Glasgow.

“Operations control mobilised two fire engines to Cessnock Street where train carriages had overheated.

“Crews liaised with engineers on site and left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”