Probe launched after train collides with bike thrown on railway tracks
British Transport Police officers were called to an area close to a railway bridge in Pennyburn on Tuesday just after 6pm.
After an Ardrossan Harbour-bound service departed Kilwinning station en route to Stevenston, it collided with a bicycle that had been thrown onto the line.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
However, while debris was cleared, services between Glasgow Central and Ardrossan Harbour, Largs and Gourock were subject to delays and alterations between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
British Transport Police is now investigating the matter.
A spokesperson said: 'Officers were called at around 6.25pm on Tuesday, July 29, after a bicycle was thrown from a bridge on to tracks near Kilwinning railway station.
'Enquiries are ongoing.
'Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that could help police should text BTP via 61016, using the reference 630 of July 29.'
Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, said: 'We're sorry to customers who experienced disruption to their journey as a result of this incident.
'Safety is always our top priority, and services were impacted while the train was checked and the line cleared of any debris.'
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