Iarnród Éireann admits they ‘got it wrong’ after Dublin timetable U-turn
The timetable will revert to normal from October 14. Iarnród Éireann have apologised to commuters after they reverted back to their old Dublin timetable following a number of complaints. The new timetable had caused controversy after it increased intercity services which led to congestion and knock-on delays on routes coming into Connolly Station. On their […]
1 year ago
Dublin train station finally set to open 15 years after it was built
It was built in 2009. Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that Kishoge train station is finally set to open 15 years after it was built. The long-awaited station sits on the Heuston Commuter line between Clondalkin and Adamstown and was intended to serve up to 15,000 homes at the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Irish Rail […]
1 year ago
Dublin-Belfast train journey time to be shortened in new multi-million euro plans
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has called the plans a ‘key priority’. Rail services between Belfast and Dublin are set to benefit from a new €165 million investment which is set to shorten the train journey between the two cities to under two hours. The funding comes from the PEACEPLUS Programme, a funding partnership between the […]
2 years ago
New rail proposal could see trains return to Donegal for first time in 60 years
Back on track. A new rail proposal could see counties Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan reconnected to the national rail network for the first time in decades. An all-island review is set to be published later this month, with minister Eamon Ryan emphasising that it will focus on re-establishing rail links from Claremorris to Athenry and […]
2 years ago
Irish Rail warns of fake ticket inspectors on train services
Four incidents involving the fraudsters have already been reported. Iarnród Éireann have warned passengers to be extra vigilant on their Northern Commuter and DART line as fake ticket inspectors have been spotted on the service. According to the rail company, it appears some people are wearing hi-vis vests and “masquerading” as ticket inspectors, with at […]
2 years ago
One confirmed fatality after two women struck by train in Sligo
Emergency services are on the scene of what has been described as a “serious incident”. One woman (40) has died, with another (20) in serious condition according to emergency services, following an incident in which they were struck by a train in County Sligo. The incident occurred on a section of track at Ballsadare, Co. […]
3 years ago