# Iarnród Éireann

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# Harmonstown

Severe disruption to DART line after 'tragic incident' at northside station

Services will remain suspended until at least 3pm.

90.7k

Feb 12th 2019, 2:39 PM

# Heads Up

Pearse and Tara Street stations close this weekend for roof repairs

There will be bus transfers available between Connolly and Bray for Connolly/Rosslare Europort services.

11.1k

Jan 11th 2019, 11:00 PM

# more services

Here are the Irish Rail timetable changes that will kick in next month

The company wants customer feedback on the proposed changes.

34.5k

Nov 9th 2018, 8:05 AM

# off the rails

Irish Rail admits 'teething problems' - but passengers say new timetable 'a disaster' for some areas

Shorter trains are causing problems for passengers on the northside of Dublin.

38.4k

Sep 11th 2018, 6:07 PM

# stationary

As Irish Rail increases Dart frequencies, fewer trains will stop at Portmarnock

One commuter said that the changes make their journey “almost unmanageable”.

22.0k

Sep 2nd 2018, 4:00 PM

# Irish Rail

'Very significant' damage and severe disruption after Dublin to Galway train hits herd of cows

The 15.35 Heuston to Galway train collided with 8 cattle.

69.3k

Jun 28th 2018, 5:19 PM

# repair works

'Significant disruption' to train services in Dublin and Wicklow after fire

Services will be affected throughout the week due to damage caused by a fire in Bray.

16.6k

May 20th 2018, 7:24 PM

# transport update

Extra trains for Ed Sheeran concerts, and none between Connolly-Howth this weekend

If you’re taking the train this weekend, Iarnród Éireann is advising you check ahead.

17.0k

May 5th 2018, 7:15 AM

# dublin to cork

Irish Rail customers to get refunds after being delayed by almost five hours

People travelling on the Dublin to Cork and Dublin to Kerry services yesterday evening experienced significant delays.

36.8k

Feb 17th 2018, 12:06 PM

# RESERVED SEATS

Extra staff planned for Irish Rail trains to help deal with seating issues

Names not appearing above pre-booked seats has been an issue for some time.

43.6k

Feb 11th 2018, 8:30 AM

# Complaints

'The minister is talking about the Man United game instead of the rail strike'

Industrial action by Irish Rail workers affected many commuters in November.

16.0k

Dec 22nd 2017, 7:00 PM

# escalation

Lack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike 'possible'

They’re also not happy with Transport Minister Shane Ross’ lack of intervention in the dispute.

30.1k

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Nov 7th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Strike

Here's what commuters need to know ahead of tomorrow's rail strike

More than 150,000 customers will be affected by the industrial action.

23.1k

Nov 6th 2017, 12:33 PM

# Pay dispute

Rail union 'unsurprised' at Taoiseach's 'ignorant' claim that strikes won't affect pay deal

The Taoiseach said that whatever deal is struck at the end of the dispute won’t be affected by the announced strike action.

14.6k

Nov 2nd 2017, 2:27 PM

# strike one

Tomorrow's Irish Rail strike looks almost certain to go ahead

Services will stop at midnight tonight in the first of five stoppages.

27.7k

Oct 31st 2017, 9:35 PM

# Rush Hour

Trains between Pearse and Grand Canal delayed after bridge struck

It’s not yet known when normal Dart and train services will resume.

19.9k

Oct 20th 2017, 6:12 PM

# off the rails

Irish Rail staff to go on strike on five dates in November and December

Unions have accused the Irish Rail CEO of undercutting his negotiators last night.

83.1k

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Oct 20th 2017, 4:20 PM

# Iarnród Éireann

Train from Sligo to Connolly delayed for up to 35 minutes after bridge hit

Iarnród Éireann is currently in the process of seeking solutions to reduce the number of railway bridges being hit.

15.2k

Sep 12th 2017, 12:18 PM

# Rush Hour

Train delays in Dublin after truck hits bridge at Amiens Street

Services between Connolly Station and Tara Street were suspended earlier.

13.7k

Sep 8th 2017, 6:45 PM

# Bus transfers

Limerick to Ennis train line reopens after injured cow is removed

Bus transfers between the two stations were in operation for a period this afternoon.

9.2k

Sep 2nd 2017, 4:20 PM

# Public Transport

Irish Rail says four routes could be axed, as drivers look for pay increase

Iarnród Éireann says it has to address an annual shortfall of €100 million.

44.1k

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Aug 29th 2017, 7:10 PM

# Disturbances

Siptu claims its members were 'threatened with physical attack' during GAA train violence

There were disturbances on board the Dublin-Belfast train on Saturday.

24.8k

Aug 8th 2017, 10:42 PM

# no name no seat

'My heart sinks': Names for pre-booked seats still not appearing for some Irish Rail customers

“It shouldn’t be up to the passengers to have to ask when they have gone to the bother of booking their seat.”

60.3k

Jul 3rd 2017, 6:05 AM

# Tidy Towns

'It's not just about tidiness, it gives you a network and set of friends'

Members of the Wexford Tidy Towns committee travelled to Tidy Towns winner Skerries as part of the Journal Journeys competition.

8.4k

May 27th 2017, 7:30 AM

# training day

Heuston, we have a problem: Irish Rail's new website is causing some commuters hassle

Despite the teething problems, Irish Rail has said the new site will make travelling by train easier.

31.6k

Apr 24th 2017, 2:50 PM

# Limerick

Woman tells man to 'f**k off back to India' on Limerick train

Irish Rail said it has reported the “shocking and disgraceful incident” to gardaí.

60.2k

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Apr 19th 2017, 9:42 AM

# Heuston

Trains cancelled and delayed due to mechanical fault

A number of Heuston and Connolly services have been affected.

17.8k

Apr 18th 2017, 9:24 AM

# Disruption

There are some major changes to train services this Easter weekend

Northside Darts will not be running.

17.0k

Apr 13th 2017, 11:57 AM

# eleventh hour

NBRU gets legal letter from CIÉ group over wildcat action

Individual strike members have indicated that further ‘wildcat’ action could happen again.

32.0k

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Apr 3rd 2017, 11:15 AM

# bus strike

Irish Rail and Dublin Bus back to normal for the journey home

Earlier, rail and Dublin Bus workers refused to pass Bus Éireann pickets, causing confusion for morning commuters.

13.8k

Mar 31st 2017, 3:57 PM

# alternative route

The Bus Éireann strike begins today - here's how to get around

A nationwide indefinite strike begins from midnight tonight.

39.0k

Mar 24th 2017, 12:01 AM

# not my bag

A bathroom mix-up caused a Sligo train to be held up for 40 minutes

The train waited for 40 minutes in a lay-by at Enfield – here’s the full story.

43.2k

Mar 20th 2017, 7:52 PM

# signal fault

Two-hour delay on Dublin to Galway train line

Irish Rail said staff are on site and working to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

13.7k

Mar 9th 2017, 4:52 PM

# dart delay

Significant delays on Dart due to rush-hour points problems

Passengers on board Darts are complaining about a lack of communication from Iarnród Éireann’s drivers.

12.0k

Mar 9th 2017, 8:39 AM

# Bad Weather

High winds cause delays at four Dart stations

Delays are 10 – 15 minutes at present, but not worsening.

12.9k

Feb 6th 2017, 2:08 PM

# concerns

Irish Rail says it's committed to safety improvements after criticism by regulator

Transport Minister Shane Ross said there is “no immediate risk to safety”.

8.9k

Dec 21st 2016, 8:45 PM

# getting home for Christmas

Travelling over Christmas? Here's what public transport will be running

Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Luas and Iarnród Éireann have all released Christmas schedules for their services

16.1k

Dec 19th 2016, 6:30 AM

# winners alright

All aboard: 5,000 of you are going on a Journal Journey with Irish Rail

The full list of the winning community and voluntary groups is right here.

12.5k

Nov 29th 2016, 9:01 PM

# hello winter

Dart delays and dangerous roads, with temperatures due to plummet to -4 this weekend

It will be freezing tonight in many places, according to Met Éireann.

25.7k

Nov 17th 2016, 8:51 AM

# Train of thought

'People see me and they just ignore me': Is priority seating being used properly?

Requests have been made to ensure priority seating is more clearly marked, and for Iarnród Éireann to consider ‘Baby on Board’ badges for expectant mothers.

33.0k

Nov 15th 2016, 6:05 AM