BRITISH Transport Police has begun an investigation after fans were alleged to have sung sectarian songs after Celtic's Europa League match against Inter Milan.
Train passengers who reported the incident were said by police to be "disgusted" by the the chants on the Glasgow Queen Street to Perth 11.36pm service.
Police said they thought the fans had been returning from the Europa League match at Celtic Park on Thursday February 19 which resulted in a 3-3 draw.
BTP would not discuss the content of the songs except that they were of "a sectarian nature" but say the incident happened as the train passed between Gleneagles and Perth.
They have appealed for help in tracing those responsible after other passengers complained to the train operator.
A BTP source said one of the passengers who reported it "was of the opinion that the songs were sectarian".
Constable John McErlane, the officer in charge of the inquiry, stated that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated by British Transport Police.
He said: "It is believed the men were returning from a Europa League match in Glasgow.
"There really is no need for such unsavoury behaviour on the rail network and the actions of the men disgusted other passengers, prompting complaints.
"I am anxious to speak with anyone who witnessed it to get in touch."
Celtic were faced with the prospect of heavy Uefa fine after fans threw flares at the match.
The flares were lit within the 3,000-strong travelling support at the San Siro stadium in Milan.
The Parkhead club were fined £7,300 by UEFA for crowd disturbances in the game against Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia last year and there had been an appeal to supporters to behave.
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