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Sunday 25 October 2020
At the peak of Covid-19 restrictions traffic was down by about 78%, it’s now down by 16.3% in Dublin and 12.6% elsewhere.
Retail, education and industry hotspots have been identified as potential locations for stops on the new Cork Luas line.
The 4km extension would create four new stops on the green line alongside a cycle and pedestrian path.
There were 11 incidents in which the Luas made contact with vehicles from January to June of this year.
Compliance across various services ranges from 40% to 98%, the National Transport Authority has said.
But social distancing requirements will still mean capacity on services will be just over 20% of pre-Covid levels.
The National Bus and Rail Union wants a number of measures introduced to guarantee worker welfare.
Gardaí are investigating the incident, which happened near the Ballyogan Wood Luas stop.
The incident happened in Smithfield earlier this morning.
Unions have been calling for the introduction of a dedicated transport policing unit.
Solidarity-PBP made the pledge in their climate change manifesto yesterday.
Passenger figures across the rail, bus and tram network in Ireland increase last year.
Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has called on Transdev to explain the delays over the Christmas period.
In one case, an eight-year-old girl had beer contents splashed on her.
Labour leader Brendan Howlin was among those paying tribute to Cormac Ó Braonáin, calling him a “positive force for good”.
Gardaí are appealling for witnesses of the incident to get in touch.
Earlier this year, footage emerged of altercations involving passengers and Luas security staff.
That’s according to new research from Daft.ie.
There were no Luas Red Line services in Dublin city for the busy morning rush hour.
NTA CEO Anne Graham said that overall fare revenue will increase by “less than 2%”.
One of the convicted men was on his way into Dublin city centre to protest the group when the incident occurred.
Dublin Bus is accepting all Luas tickets.
No services are operating between Heuston and Blackhorse due to the incident at Rialto.
There is no Green Line service between St Stephen’s Green and Dominick Street.
Recovery services are currently en route.
Houses near a Dart line have the highest average price, according to a new report.
The first of the trams, which will increase passenger capacity from 319 to 408, was officially unveiled today.
The altercation occurred at Bluebell Luas stop on Friday.
Gardaí and Transdev are investigating the incident, which happened at the Jervis Luas stop.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” Luas said.
Luas tickets are being accepted on Dublin Bus this morning.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland says more trams have been ordered.
A new anti-racist campaign was launched at Heuston station where trains, the Luas, and Dublin Bus operate from.
There is a “very limited” service currently operating between Parnell and Brides Glen.
A man in his 30s was stabbed at around 4am.
An issue was discovered with the pantographs, which is the device on the tram that connects it to the overhead lines.
Mother-of-two Catriona Cahill was struck by a tram on the Red Line in July 2017.
Two men were seriously injured in the incident and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
Motorists are advised to expect delays on approach.
Sandymount Station is the most expensive to live near, with rents averaging at €2,905 per month.
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
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Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
A couple of afternoon showers
Max: 11 °C
Min: 7 °C
Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 5 °C
Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
