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# luas - Thursday 2 July, 2020
Half of Dublin Bus passengers are wearing face masks but compliance on transport varies widely
Compliance across various services ranges from 40% to 98%, the National Transport Authority has said.
# luas - Saturday 6 June, 2020
Buses and Dart services to operate pre-Covid 'Monday to Friday' schedule from next week
But social distancing requirements will still mean capacity on services will be just over 20% of pre-Covid levels.
# luas - Monday 11 May, 2020
Compulsory facemasks and temperature checks - unions want changes to public transport as part of return to 'normal'
The National Bus and Rail Union wants a number of measures introduced to guarantee worker welfare.
# luas - Sunday 12 April, 2020
Man in his 60s in critical condition after being hit by Luas this morning
Gardaí are investigating the incident, which happened near the Ballyogan Wood Luas stop.
# luas - Monday 30 March, 2020
Luas derails after colliding with truck in Dublin city centre
The incident happened in Smithfield earlier this morning.
# luas - Saturday 7 March, 2020
'Drivers are being hit in the head with bricks': No plans for dedicated transport police as drivers condemn attacks
Unions have been calling for the introduction of a dedicated transport policing unit.
# luas - Thursday 30 January, 2020
Poll: Should a free public transport system be introduced?
Solidarity-PBP made the pledge in their climate change manifesto yesterday.
# luas - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
'Strong growth' for public transport sector as passenger numbers increased 9% last year
Passenger figures across the rail, bus and tram network in Ireland increase last year.
# luas - Sunday 29 December, 2019
Luas Green Line services resume after power failure
Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has called on Transdev to explain the delays over the Christmas period.
# luas - Tuesday 24 December, 2019
Office of Transport Minister Shane Ross warned Luas operator of 'increase in anti-social behaviour'
In one case, an eight-year-old girl had beer contents splashed on her.
# luas - Sunday 15 December, 2019
Cyclist who died after collision with Luas named as Labour Youth Chair Cormac Ó Braonáin
Labour leader Brendan Howlin was among those paying tribute to Cormac Ó Braonáin, calling him a “positive force for good”.
Cyclist dies after being struck by Luas this morning
Gardaí are appealling for witnesses of the incident to get in touch.
# luas - Wednesday 4 December, 2019
'A volatile and dangerous situation': Passengers file complaints about security staff on the Luas
Earlier this year, footage emerged of altercations involving passengers and Luas security staff.
# luas - Tuesday 3 December, 2019
People living near Dart or Luas stops are paying over €4,000 a year more than average Dublin rent
That’s according to new research from Daft.ie.
# luas - Monday 2 December, 2019
Luas Red Line back in service but running with delays of 25-30 minutes
There were no Luas Red Line services in Dublin city for the busy morning rush hour.
# luas - Sunday 1 December, 2019
Monthly and annual travel fares rise today... but more changes to cash and Leap tickets set for April
NTA CEO Anne Graham said that overall fare revenue will increase by “less than 2%”.
# luas - Wednesday 13 November, 2019
Seven men involved in Luas clash with far-right group given suspended sentences
One of the convicted men was on his way into Dublin city centre to protest the group when the incident occurred.
# luas - Saturday 9 November, 2019
Parts of Luas Red Line service reopen following suspension due to 'technical problem'
Dublin Bus is accepting all Luas tickets.
# luas - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Disruption to Red Line Luas services due to car on tracks - again
No services are operating between Heuston and Blackhorse due to the incident at Rialto.
# luas - Thursday 31 October, 2019
Broken down coach blocks Luas and traffic in Dublin city centre
There is no Green Line service between St Stephen’s Green and Dominick Street.
# luas - Wednesday 23 October, 2019
Delays expected on the Luas Red Line tonight after car parks on tracks
Recovery services are currently en route.
# luas - Tuesday 22 October, 2019
Average price of three-bed home near rail station is €439,000 - 10% higher than rest of Dublin
Houses near a Dart line have the highest average price, according to a new report.
# luas - Monday 14 October, 2019
26 longer Luas trams to be introduced on Green Line
The first of the trams, which will increase passenger capacity from 319 to 408, was officially unveiled today.
# luas - Sunday 29 September, 2019
Transdev confirm investigation underway after incident at Bluebell Luas stop
The altercation occurred at Bluebell Luas stop on Friday.
# luas - Saturday 28 September, 2019
Investigation into Luas incident where man was held on ground as he told security guards 'I can't breathe'
Gardaí and Transdev are investigating the incident, which happened at the Jervis Luas stop.
# luas - Thursday 19 September, 2019
Significant delays to Luas Green Line this morning after technical fault
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” Luas said.
# luas - Tuesday 17 September, 2019
Commuters facing delays on Luas Red Line this morning due to technical faults
Luas tickets are being accepted on Dublin Bus this morning.
# luas - Thursday 12 September, 2019
Dublin's packed Luas carried almost 42 million passengers last year
Transport Infrastructure Ireland says more trams have been ordered.
# luas - Friday 9 August, 2019
'A girl of African origin had a banana rubbed into her face': NTA launches new anti-racism campaign
A new anti-racist campaign was launched at Heuston station where trains, the Luas, and Dublin Bus operate from.
# luas - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
Delays to Luas Green line after power failure
There is a “very limited” service currently operating between Parnell and Brides Glen.
# luas - Friday 26 July, 2019
Luas services suspended between St Stephen’s Green and Dawson Street after man is stabbed
A man in his 30s was stabbed at around 4am.
# luas - Saturday 13 July, 2019
Luas resumes between Broombridge and Sandyford with some delays
An issue was discovered with the pantographs, which is the device on the tram that connects it to the overhead lines.
# luas - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Family of woman struck by Luas 'carry her in their hearts'
Mother-of-two Catriona Cahill was struck by a tram on the Red Line in July 2017.
# luas - Sunday 7 July, 2019
Man (40s) arrested following 'serious assault' on Luas in Dublin
Two men were seriously injured in the incident and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
# luas - Wednesday 19 June, 2019
Traffic delays in Dublin expected after Parnell Street incident
Motorists are advised to expect delays on approach.
# luas - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
People living next to a Dart or Luas stop can expect to pay over €3,300 a year more than the average Dublin rent
Sandymount Station is the most expensive to live near, with rents averaging at €2,905 per month.
# luas - Tuesday 4 June, 2019
'Seconds could change your life': Luas releases video of crashes and near misses
Two pedestrians died after being struck by trams in separate incidents earlier this year.
# luas - Thursday 9 May, 2019
'Heavy delays' to Luas red line services due to issue with overhead wires this morning
Dublin Bus is accepting Luas tickets for the duration of the disruption.
# luas - Wednesday 8 May, 2019
Luas Red Line remains closed between Red Cow and Tallaght after early morning power failure
A replacement bus service is in operation.
# luas - Wednesday 24 April, 2019
'They'll spot you': Luas warning commuters about plain clothes ticket inspectors
A new campaign by the private operator was launched earlier this month.
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THE HSE HAS unveiled their new Covid-19 tracing app, with it becoming available to download from app stores last night.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly called the new app “a powerful tool” that’ll be used to help health authorities track down close contacts of people with Covid-19.
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