THERE are no trains between Gourock and Port Glasgow this morning after an electrical fault.
ScotRail says that the fault in the Gourock area has been caused by spray coming over the sea wall, as gusts from Storm Babet batter the waterfront.
NEW: We have received reports of an electrical supply fault in the Gourock area, this is being caused by sea spray coming over the sea wall. @NetworkrailSCOT are on site and carrying out inspections. Services will be subject to delay and alteration at this time. pic.twitter.com/6g5hUGH8gZ
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 20, 2023
Engineers from Network Rail have been called out to the scene conduct inspections.
ScotRail said: "Services will be subject to delay and alteration at this time."
The operator says in the meantime it has arranged for rail tickets to be accepted on local McGill's bus routes between Gourock and Port Glasgow.
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