SCOTRAIL is to install new electric car charging points at two local railway stations.

Helensburgh Central and Cardross are among 50 stations operated by the company which will receive a new charging point, capable of charging two cars at once, later this year.

Construction work to install the first charger will begin in September, with all 100 spaces across the company's network available from November this year.

The ScotRail Alliance’s programmes and transformation director, Ian McConnell, said: “As a low-carbon transport provider, we are always looking for new ways to encourage more environmentally-friendly travel. Through the installation of these 100 electric car parking spaces, we hope to reduce our customers’ carbon footprint from door-to-door.

“We have big plans to improve our car parks, and this is just one of the many improvements we have planned for the next 12 months.”