Helensburgh trains return to normal after Dalmuir incident

Disruption was caused for people in the town when a bomb squad, police, and fire crews were stationed in the Dalmuir area of Clydebank after the 'suspect' item was found in a high-rise block of flats at Overtoun Court on Monday, October 28. 

The incident meant all train lines were closed at Dalmuir from 2.50pm and services running through the station were cancelled, revised, or delayed.

However, it was announced by Network Rail a little over five hours later that all trains at Dalmuir train station remained closed that evening resulting in all trains to and from Helensburgh being cancelled. 

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Passengers travelling from Helensburgh Central were able to get a bus to Dumbarton Central and catch one of the limited trains running on a different line avoid the station in Clydebank.

The closure caused a few disruptions to morning commuters travelling to the Burgh until 9am as every second train was cancelled.

However, all trains have now returned to their normal timetable and ScotRail have said that services will no longer be affected by the incident.

Police Scotland have now confirmed that a controlled explosion on the device was carried out and a 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery.

Fire crews and a bomb squad were called to attend the incident in Dalmuir (Image: Newsquest) They said the item was discovered when officers were searching the property as part of another ongoing investigation.

A cordon was put in place and several properties were evacuated as a precaution. EOD personnel attended and carried out a controlled explosion on the device.

Around 2.30am on Tuesday, October 29, it was declared safe for local residents to return to their homes.

Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are continuing.

People were evacuated from their homes whilst police carried out a controlled explosion (Image: Newsquest)

The 26-year-old man under arrest has now been charged in connection with a firearms offence.

He is due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, October 30.

Chief Superintendent Gary I'Anson, divisional commander for Argyll & West Dunbartonshire, said: "I would like to extend my thanks again to the local community for their patience as we dealt with this incident.

"I understand the inconvenience it will have caused and I am grateful for your cooperation."