ScotRail station locked down for a MONTH following horror incident
Argyle Street train station in GLASGOW is due to remain partially closed until early July.
It came after several passengers were thrown from a malfunctioning escalator, resulting in four people being hospitalized.
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Rescue workers rushed to the horrifying incident shortly after the rush at 9 a.m. on May 17.
Witnesses reported that several people fell on top of each other – including OAPs.
A pregnant woman reportedly jumped onto the escalator barrier to avoid the crowd.
Due to ongoing maintenance, ScotRail passengers were forced to climb a hidden stairwell in the subway station’s cleft.
A source said: “This is a nightmare, those stairs will be my death.”
“I hope the escalator will be up and running again soon, I’m not as fit as I used to be.”
Rail bosses have launched an urgent investigation into the incident and hope to minimize the disruption caused.
A Network Rail spokesman said: “Our primary focus remains on ensuring passenger safety.”
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“A detailed investigation is progressing well. We also carry out precautionary checks on other escalators, which can result in them being temporarily out of service.
“We expect repairs and the reopening of the Argyle Street escalators in early July.”
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