To rationalise the city's mainline services, Bruce suggested that all four Victorian railway stations be demolished and replaced with two new purpose built stations. A new Glasgow North station was proposed roughly on the site of Buchanan Street station (occupying a larger area) to replace Buchanan Street and Queen Street stations.
To streamline the city's rail network, Bruce recommended replacing the four existing Victorian railway stations with two modern replacements. A new Glasgow North station would be constructed near Buchanan Street Station, taking over the space occupied by both Buchanan Street and Queen Street stations.