New e-scooter rules come into force tomorrow – Here’s everything that will be illegal
The changes come in response to rising injuries and fatalities involving e-scooters. New regulations governing e-scooter use will come into force tomorrow, following approval from Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Seán Canney. The changes come as part of the Government’s response to a rise in serious injuries and fatalities involving e-scooter […]
1 month ago
Relaxed rules around pets on public transport proposed by NTA following feedback
The move follows feedback gathered during an NTA consultation earlier this year. Rules around pets such as dogs and cats on public transport are expected to be relaxed, that is according to a proposal from the National Transport Authority (NTA). A proposed NTA policy could allow small dogs, cats and other animals that pose no risk […]
1 month ago
Investigators call for anti-drag technology on every Luas tram
Major safety concerns raised A safety investigation has raised serious concerns about the Luas door system, after four separate incidents saw passengers or their belongings become trapped and dragged along platforms between April and June. The Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU) is now urging the Luas operator and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider fitting advanced […]
1 month ago
Irish Rail lodges plans for new Cork train station at Dunkettle
It’s the second application in weeks Irish Rail has lodged a planning application for a new train station at Dunkettle in Co Cork, the second such application in the county in a matter of weeks as work ramps up on a major overhaul of commuter services in the region. The Dunkettle bid follows a recent […]
2 months ago
Major DART disruption as 18 stations set to close over bank holiday weekend
A number of stations will be closed for works. There is set to be major DART disruption over the June bank holiday weekend with 18 stations due to close for engineering works. The works will take place on Saturday May 30, Sunday May 31 and the bank holiday of June 1, across 18 stations between […]
5 months ago
Major DART disruption as 18 stations set to close over next bank holiday weekend
A number of stations will be closed for works. There is set to be major DART disruption over the June bank holiday weekend with 18 stations due to close for engineering works. The works will take place on Saturday May 30, Sunday May 31 and the bank holiday of June 1, across 18 stations between […]
5 months ago