Very bad news for commuters this evening.
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that all trains leaving Hueston are currently suspended due to a mechanical fault on a train between Sallins and Newbridge in Kildare.
The breakdown as first reported by the service at 15:45 today, and as of 4pm, all trains leaving from Heuston were still suspended. The official Twitter page for Iarnród Éireann has further confirmed that there will be knock-on delays at other stations thanks to the issue.
Iarnród Éireann has not specified what exactly the problem is. They have also suggested that they will have an update “shortly”.
Update: Delays to the 15:00 Heuston/Cork service at present due to mechanical issue.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 8, 2018
Update: Services currently suspended out of Heuston Station due to mechanical fault on train between Sallins & Newbridge.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 8, 2018
The 14:00 train from Heuston to Cork is also confirmed to be running 25 minutes late.
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