# Commuting

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March 2023

Planning to be submitted for DART+ South West route to Celbridge by end of month

The project will provide 20 kilometres of electrified rail at Islandbridge, Park West, Clondalkin, Adamstown, and Celbridge.

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Mar 8th 2023, 11:22 AM

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# over to you

Open Thread: How would you change public transport in your county?

We want to hear how you’d change or redesign public transport in your local area.

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Jul 19th 2021, 8:00 PM

# the good information project

Are we there yet? The problems and possibilities of Ireland's public transport

The next cycle of The Good Information Project from The Journal will look at public transport in Ireland.

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Jul 18th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Transport

NTA reminds public of transport capacity limits ahead of weekend of good weather

There has already been an increase in demand for some public transport services since restrictions were eased.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 3:13 PM

# Tickets please

National Transport Authority pilots new mobile ticketing app

The trial is part of wider plans by the NTA to modernise and link ticketing systems across the networks.

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Aug 7th 2020, 6:15 AM

# bumper to bumper

People in Dublin have the fifth highest commuting times in Europe

Budapest, Paris, Amsterdam and London have the longest average commuting times, according to new research.

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Feb 13th 2020, 8:54 AM

# The AA

Almost half of drivers spend more time commuting than they did a year ago

35.26% of those surveyed strongly agreed that a lack of reliable public transport had left them reliant on a car to get to work.

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Feb 2nd 2020, 5:08 PM

# Commuting

'Major delays' expected as truck driver damages level crossing in Sutton

Irish Rail says the delays are mainly between Howth and Howth Junction but knock-on delays could affect other services.

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Jan 17th 2020, 9:10 AM

# accessibility

Irish Rail accused of 'just not caring' as scale of lift problems at train stations revealed

Over the last two years there have been multiple instances of lifts being out of order for more than 20 consecutive days.

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Nov 25th 2019, 12:05 AM

# to the gills

Dublin's packed Luas carried almost 42 million passengers last year

Transport Infrastructure Ireland says more trams have been ordered.

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Sep 12th 2019, 6:15 AM

# Blanchardstown

Woman stabbed at 'isolated, unlit' Dublin bus stop

The woman’s handbag was stolen during the incident.

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Nov 19th 2018, 7:53 AM

# Commuting

Poll: Should bus windows be left open or closed now that it's cold out?

It’s a source of conflict on many bus journeys.

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Nov 4th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Commuting

5 long read podcasts that will make next week's commute much more bearable

Five topics to learn about: from Swedish pop sensation Robyn to free speech.

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Oct 18th 2018, 2:00 PM

# Commuting

Traffic delays in south Dublin after crash on the Rock Road

The crash is on the outbound side but both sides of the road are affected.

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Sep 18th 2018, 8:43 AM

# Commuting

Changes to Irish Rail timetables kick in tomorrow

Some services will have earlier departure times and commuters are advised to check changes.

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Sep 8th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Save our Bus

Plans for dramatic cut to bus services in Dublin village has locals on the streets

Bus frequency in Chapelizod could go from every five minutes to every thirty.

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Aug 28th 2018, 6:25 AM

# Rerouted

Papal traffic restrictions set to hit Monday commuters

Restrictions around Phoenix Park are to remain in place until 7am on Tuesday.

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Aug 23rd 2018, 5:57 PM

# North Dublin

Rail services resuming in north Dublin after major disruption this morning

A DART train that had not yet entered service struck and fatally injured a person earlier.

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May 15th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Public Transport

11 things you will always notice if you use public transport in Ireland

Shout-out to the person who chooses the outside seat.

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Feb 28th 2018, 8:00 AM

# morning hero

A commuter shared the most poetic story about a guy sneezing on the train on Twitter

Never a dull moment on the way to work, is there?

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Jan 26th 2018, 1:15 PM

# Rush Hour

Passengers vent as Luas signalling issue causes delays on morning commute

Trams are not running between Belgard and Saggart.

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Jan 24th 2018, 9:51 AM

# Rush Hour

Delays of up to 120 minutes on rail services after tragic incident, mechanical fault and trespassers

The series of incidents throughout the day have resulted in significant knock-on delays for Friday evening commuters.

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Jan 5th 2018, 5:01 PM

# Commuting

'We're often portrayed as anti-car, we're not' - Dublin's traffic supremo on keeping the city flowing

This year was a big one for traffic changes in the capital.

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Dec 27th 2017, 12:03 AM

# baby on board

Mothers-to-be can now get baby on board badges for the train

Irish Rail today announced the launch of the new service.

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Nov 24th 2017, 8:25 PM

# Census

There are 79 unemployment blackspots in Ireland, with Limerick worst affected

Meanwhile, the number of women looking after the home or family has continued to decline.

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Jun 15th 2017, 11:02 AM

# On Yer Bike

Three out of every four people that cycle every day in Ireland are men

Half of adults own a bike, but less than one in ten cycle daily, according to stats released for National Bike Week.

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Jun 12th 2017, 8:10 AM

# live a better life

Challenge 2: Don't use your phone on your commute

Week two of Live A Better Life: Challenge yourself.

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Apr 25th 2017, 12:50 PM

# Luas

A Dublin woman fell asleep on her way to work and woke up in the 'Luas wash'

“WHERE AM I?”

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Jan 9th 2017, 9:44 PM

# park and ride

Complaint upheld after children were fined for riding Luas for free

The children misunderstood a message that advertised free park and ride facilities.

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Dec 16th 2016, 6:30 AM

# slow down

30km/h speed limit approved for some Dublin city roads

Councillor Ciaran Cuffe said there is strong academic evidence that this move can save lives.

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Dec 6th 2016, 9:04 AM

# deeper undergound

The Phoenix Park rail tunnel will open for passengers from next week

The tunnel will allow passengers coming from Newbridge and Celbridge travel directly to Grand Canal Dock in Dublin.

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Nov 14th 2016, 3:49 PM

# Commuting

The average commuter adds 800 calories a week to their diet, a new report has found

Research from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) suggests that people who commute for long periods of time are potentially “shortening their lives”.

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Aug 24th 2016, 10:39 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Port Tunnel breakdown and road diversions in Dublin

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 8th 2016, 8:10 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Delays on the N7 and multiple crashes nationwide

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 7th 2016, 8:15 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: M50 delays and Louth bridge crash

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

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Apr 6th 2016, 8:45 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: M1 crash and loose horses in Cork

Here’s all the traffic, transport and weather news you need as you start your day.

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Apr 5th 2016, 8:15 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Oil spill in Dublin and foggy conditions nationwide

Here’s all the traffic, transport and weather news you need as you start your day.

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Apr 4th 2016, 8:10 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting Liveblog: Warning for drivers and cyclists this morning

Here’s all the traffic, transport and weather news you need this morning.

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Mar 24th 2016, 7:28 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Commuting liveblog: Car on fire on M4 and diverted Brussels-bound flights

All the traffic, transport and weather news you need this morning.

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Mar 22nd 2016, 8:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

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Mar 16th 2016, 8:50 AM