Trains halted after vehicle strikes rail bridge as engineers assess damage

Trains have been halted after a rail bridge was struck between Muirend and Cathcart stations.

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Train services in Glasgow were halted after a vehicle struck a rail bridge.

The incident occurred on Monday morning between Muirend and Cathcart stations in the city.

Engineers have been sent to assess the damage caused to the bridge, however, trains are now back up and running.

A ScotRail spokesperson said: “We’ve had reports of a vehicle striking a bridge between Muirend and Cathcart.

“The bridge will need to be examined by engineers before services can pass over the bridge again.”

Tickets for the train were being accepted on McGill’s buses number three service between Glasgow – Neilston / Barrhead via Silverburn.

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