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Extra commuter services planned by Irish Rail later this year

Extra train services are planned for a number of commuter belt areas including to and from Newbridge, Hazelhatch and Kilcoole along with additional services for Mayo, Carlow and Tullamore, Irish Rail has announced. The proposed new Irish Rail ...

19 Sept 2022 at 15:16

Local News

Man killed by falling tree as Storm Eunice lashes Ireland

One person has died and tens of thousands of people remain without power as Storm Eunice caused damage across the island of Ireland on Friday. Gardaí confirmed that a man in his 60s died in Co Wexford after being struck by a falling tree. ...

18 Feb 2022 at 16:14

National News

Cross-border train service every hour ‘could be in place by end of next year’

A cross-border hourly train service linking Belfast and Dublin could be in place by the end of next year, the head of Irish Rail has said. Jim Meade, chief executive of Irish Rail, said extra train fleet coming in this year could see a ...

17 Feb 2022 at 13:42

National News

Travel advice issued by Gardai for attendees of Ireland v Lithuania game

Irish Rail will be running additional services for patrons attending the Ireland v Lithuania friendly at the Aviva Stadium. The information has been released as part of Garda advice for people planning their trip to the game, which is ...

29 Mar 2022 at 11:56

National News

More Irish Rail commuter train services cancelled due to Covid-19 staff shortages

Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that two further commuter services - the lines each way between Dublin and Maynooth - will be cancelled from Wednesday evening due to the impact of Covid-19 on staffing. Spokesperson Barry Kenny said ...

05 Jan 2022 at 15:43

National News

WATCH: Irish Rail posts latest CCTV footage of near misses at level crossings

Irish Rail has released the latest footage of near misses at railway level crossings. The incidents involve a cyclist who hits the railing, a car and a tractor with a load of hay bales. Irish Rail has reminded people to always ...

06 Oct 2022 at 17:57

National News

Major disruption to intercity services after 'incident' in midlands station

A number of intercity train services were disrupted on Monday evening after an incident at a train station in the midlands. It is understood that the rescheduling and delayed resumption of some services was due to an incident ...

17 Jul 2023 at 22:39

Arts & Entertainment

Extra train services confirmed for music fans attending Bruce Springstein gigs

Additional train services have been added to facilitate music fans attending Bruce Springstein concerts this May. Iarnród Éireann has confirmed there will be extra services on Sunday May 12 and Sunday May 19 for Bruce ...

08 Apr 2024 at 16:21

National News

National: Man and teenager airlifted to hospital after train collides with vehicle in Mayo

A man and a teenager have been airlifted to hospital following a collision between a train and a car near Claremorris, Co Mayo earlier this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of the incident ...

09 Sept 2023 at 20:05

National News

Train services in FOUR counties to operate at reduced capacity due to vandalism

A number of train services will be operating at reduced capacity in the coming days due to an act of vandalism. That's according to Iarnród Éireann, which today (April 2) confirmed an incident of vandalism has ...

02 Apr 2024 at 15:06

National News

National: Train services resume with major delays after vehicle strikes bridge

Train services through Portlaoise have now resumed after a vehicle struck a bridge in the area, causing disruptions and delays for commuters. Authorities have successfully managed the situation, but travelers ...

11 Mar 2024 at 19:11

National News

Little boy (7) gets to live his dream as a train driver

A seven-year-old got his wish granted as he got to live the day as a train driver. Quinn got to experience two days in Dublin and live his dream, thanks to Irish Rail and the Make A Wish foundation. "Quinn ...

24 Apr 2024 at 16:30

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