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After five months under water, this flooded railway line is finally set to re-open*

*Subject to a successful test run this afternoon, that is.

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May 17th 2016, 6:00 AM

Rail track that was raised by 60 centimetres... is now 50 centimetres under water

The rail line between Limerick and Ennis will stay closed for another six weeks. At least.

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Feb 11th 2014, 11:39 AM