Glasgow train services may face disruption this morning following a major police incident yesterday.
Cops discovered a 'suspect item' while searching a property at a high-rise flat block on Overtoun Court in the Dalmuir area of Clydebank on Monday, October 28.
Officers were carrying out the search as part of an ongoing investigation.
After making the discovery, police alerted the bomb disposal team who then raced to the area.
Several residents have been evacuated and people are still being urged to avoid the area.
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Meanwhile, at 2.50pm yesterday, ScotRail revealed they had closed all lines running through Dalmuir station.
The rail firm also said the incident caused 'severe disruption' to all services via Partick and Hyndland in Glasgow's West End.
Following the incident, ScotRail has now said all lines have reopened this morning (Tuesday, October 29).
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Trains running through Dalmuir are set to return to normal, however, the travel company has said some services may still be cancelled, delayed, or revised.
Disruption is expected until 9am.
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UPDATE: Following the police dealing with an incident near the railway yesterday at Dalmuir all lines have now reopened.
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 29, 2024
Train services running through this station are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until…
A spokesperson for ScotRail said: "Following the police dealing with an incident near the railway yesterday at Dalmuir all lines have now reopened.
"Train services running through this station are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
"Disruption is expected until 9am."
In the latest update from Police Scotland on the incident, Chief Superintendent Gary I’Anson, Divisional Commander for Argyll & West Dunbartonshire, said: “I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding as we continue to deal with this incident.
“Emergency services remain at the scene and police are working with partner agencies to provide support and reassurance to everyone affected.
“We would encourage anyone in the community with concerns to speak with officers in the area.”
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