Bat causes chaos on Glasgow train as passengers duck for cover
Bat causes chaos on Glasgow train as passengers duck

A bat found its way onto a ScotRail service from Gourock to Glasgow Central on Saturday, causing chaos as passengers ducked for cover.

The mammal flew around the carriages in circles, apparently looking for an exit, leaving commuters on the Gourock to Glasgow route scrambling to avoid it.

Passengers react to surprise visitor

In a video posted on social media, passengers can be heard laughing and screaming as a ticket inspector attempted to encourage the bat to escape.

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When it eventually made its way to freedom, the ScotRail driver made a congratulatory announcement over the tannoy.

Jokes about Batman filming

One passenger said: “It was certainly something a bit different on a Saturday afternoon journey.”

Another referenced the recent filming of the Batman movie in Glasgow, joking: “It had a starring role in Glasgow apparently.”

A third added: “Hope it made it back to the bat cave.”

ScotRail has been contacted for comment.

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