STONES will be removed from a local train station following a rise in antisocial behaviour in Clydebank.

The Post previously reported that ScotRail was considering removing the red chip stones from the platform at Clydebank train station after several incidents of vandalism to buses and taxis in the Chalmers and Alexander Street area.

Clydebank Post: Taxi drivers in the town told the Post they have been 'pelted' by stones thrown from the platform Taxi drivers in the town told the Post they have been 'pelted' by stones thrown from the platform (Image: Newsquest staff)

It can now be revealed that the stones, which have been used as “missiles”, will be removed and replaced with soil and grass landscaping.

The rail operator has confirmed the move however said there is no start date for the work to begin.

Clydebank Post: Stones scattered across the ground at the Alexander Street rankStones scattered across the ground at the Alexander Street rank (Image: Newsquest staff)

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It is understood that West Dunbartonshire Council will need to grant ScotRail permission to carry out the work before a date can be set.

Last month we reported that frustrated taxi drivers contacted Douglas McAllister, West Dunbartonshire’s Provost, after an increase in stone-throwing incidents at the Alexander Street rank.

Clydebank Post: Red chipping stones currently line the platform at Clydebank train stationRed chipping stones currently line the platform at Clydebank train station (Image: Newsquest staff)

The drivers called on the Provost to press rail bosses on their behalf.

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Provost McAllister said: “As a result of my representations to ScotRail on behalf of the Clydebank Taxi Trade, I can now report that ScotRail has confirmed that they will now be removing the red chip stones from the platform at Clydebank train station. 

“This was the source of the missiles used by local youths to throw stones at taxis, buses, and pedestrians on Chalmers Street and Alexander Street, Clydebank.

“ScotRail has now confirmed that the red chips will be removed and replaced with soil and grass landscaping which will remove the source of the anti-social behaviour and also improve the outlook and appearance of the platform. 

“The work is due to commence and I am sure this will be welcomed by the Clydebank Taxi Trade and local residents, and I wish to thank ScotRail, British Transport Police, Police Scotland, and the Clydebank Taxi Trade for all their help and assistance with my intervention to ensure that this issue was brought to a successful conclusion.”