Passengers intending to travel on Westport/Dublin train services today will encounter a delay.

Irish Rail issued a statement on social media indicating that Gardaí have requested the line be closed at Ballyhaunis to deal with an incident.

No further information is available at this time.

The 13:40 Heuston to Westport service will operate as train from Heuston to Athlone and bus transfers Athlone to Westport.

The 13:20 Westport to Heuston service will operate as bus transfers to Athlone and train from Athlone to Heuston.