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Wednesday 21 October 2020
Northside Darts will not be running.
Individual strike members have indicated that further ‘wildcat’ action could happen again.
Earlier, rail and Dublin Bus workers refused to pass Bus Éireann pickets, causing confusion for morning commuters.
A nationwide indefinite strike begins from midnight tonight.
The train waited for 40 minutes in a lay-by at Enfield – here’s the full story.
Irish Rail said staff are on site and working to rectify the issue as soon as possible.
Passengers on board Darts are complaining about a lack of communication from Iarnród Éireann’s drivers.
Delays are 10 – 15 minutes at present, but not worsening.
Transport Minister Shane Ross said there is “no immediate risk to safety”.
Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Luas and Iarnród Éireann have all released Christmas schedules for their services
The full list of the winning community and voluntary groups is right here.
It will be freezing tonight in many places, according to Met Éireann.
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.
The tunnel will allow passengers coming from Newbridge and Celbridge travel directly to Grand Canal Dock in Dublin.
According to Iarnród Éireann “…mulch is to rails what ice is to roads.”
Nothing better than a nature walk.
The incident happened in Barberstown, Co Kildare.
The rail company released a video today to highlight the dangers of hitting bridges and the damage it can cause.
That train jacks smell!
Iarnród Éireann and the Luas brought in over €200 million from passenger revenue in 2015.
It was one of nearly 90 incidents in which a vehicle, person or property was struck by a train or barrier.
*Subject to a successful test run this afternoon, that is.
These are going to be issues with services on Saturdays throughout the summer.
The company said it was due to the “intransigence” of unions.
The dispute over the new Dart timetable is ongoing.
The two sides of the dispute disagree over whether plans for a more frequent service constitute a productivity issue.
Iarnród Éireann has said that the train will have to be deep cleaned.
Buck up, everyone.
Irish Rail has said better public transport is the only solution to traffic congestion.
Extended services will run the two weekends before Christmas and on New Year’s Eve.
The three-hour work stoppage was expected to hit thousands.
Services aren’t running north of Pearse Station.
… and the train (and coach trips).
The NBRU said it will move to ballot train drivers for industrial action.
The service will provide tours of up to six nights around the country.
A report into the incident has also found that signatures were missing from inspection reports.
A public vote decided the winner for 2014.
The next 48-hour stoppage starts on the day of the All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Industrial action could have lasting consequences for rail travel, the IEA said.
A review of rail services is currently underway in anticipation of Budget 2015.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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