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# Easter Rising

Here's what you need to know about public transport today

Some services will be affected by events to commemorate the Easter Rising.

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Apr 1st 2018, 8:00 AM

# East Coast

Bus and train services affected as snow hits the country

A status orange snow-ice warning is in place for several counties.

32.8k

Mar 18th 2018, 12:31 PM

# Public Transport

Buses, trains and Luas back up and running

Customers have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

10.8k

Mar 5th 2018, 7:32 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.

43.5k

Feb 11th 2018, 8:30 AM

# amtrak

Train crash killing two in South Carolina 'could have been prevented'

Two Amtrak crew members were killed, and more than 100 people were injured.

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Feb 5th 2018, 7:07 AM

# Italy

At least 3 killed and 10 seriously injured after train derails near Milan

About 100 other people sustained light injuries in the incident.

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Jan 25th 2018, 8:13 AM

# Rush Hour

Delays of up to 120 minutes on rail services after tragic incident, mechanical fault and trespassers

The series of incidents throughout the day have resulted in significant knock-on delays for Friday evening commuters.

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Jan 5th 2018, 5:01 PM

# Collision

14 dead and 190 injured after train ploughs into truck in South Africa

A number of carriages have yet to be lifted to see to whether there are any other people still trapped.

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Jan 4th 2018, 3:58 PM

# Millas

Safety barrier was down before French train hit school bus, killing six children

A new report from France’s rail operator said that the safety measures at the crossing were working.

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Dec 30th 2017, 3:21 PM

# Austria

Eight injured as two trains collide and carriages overturn near Vienna

The accident occurred at 5pm near the station of Kritzendorf.

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Dec 22nd 2017, 8:11 PM

# 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.

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Dec 22nd 2017, 7:00 PM

15 things that are bound to happen on the train 'down home' for Christmas

Train stations at Christmas time: The Lord is testing us.

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Dec 21st 2017, 5:11 PM

# Washington

Derailed train was going 80mph in a 30mph zone

Authorities said the death toll may rise from yesterday’s crash.

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Dec 19th 2017, 8:09 AM

# Pierce County

Multiple fatalities and injuries after Washington train derails onto highway

It’s not yet known what caused the incident.

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Dec 18th 2017, 4:47 PM

# Millas

Four children dead after school bus and train collide in France

The incident happened this afternoon, close to the city of Perpignan.

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Dec 14th 2017, 5:11 PM

# christmas schedule

Late-night trains and Darts begin from today for the festive season

Some services are running earlier due to line improvements – Irish Rail are advising people to check their train’s schedule ahead of time.

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Dec 8th 2017, 6:20 AM

# ciaran ryan

Man who allegedly carried loaded gun on Dublin-Belfast train to be tried at non-jury Special Criminal Court

23-year-old Ciaran Ryan was charged with three firearms offences following the July incident.

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Nov 16th 2017, 12:13 PM

# 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.

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Nov 6th 2017, 12:33 PM

# warming relations

India is set to get its first bullet train thanks to Japan

A 500km journey will be cut from eight hours to just over two hours when services start.

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Sep 17th 2017, 3:30 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.

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Sep 12th 2017, 12:18 PM

# Andermatt

Around 30 people injured in Swiss Alps train crash

It’s been reported that the crash happened at the Andermatt station.

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Sep 11th 2017, 1:50 PM

# Rush Hour

Train delays in Dublin after truck hits bridge at Amiens Street

Services between Connolly Station and Tara Street were suspended earlier.

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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.

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Sep 2nd 2017, 4:20 PM

# Courts

Judge lifts ban on identifying woman charged with possession of gun on Dublin-Belfast train

The application had been made by the news media.

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Aug 17th 2017, 8:24 AM

# mind the gap

A third of all injuries on Irish Rail were at the gap between platforms and trains

There’s also been a rise in the number of train derailments in the past three years.

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Aug 16th 2017, 10:25 PM

# Drogheda

Gardaí called to calm violence on Dublin-Belfast train after GAA match

Gardaí calmed the situation.

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Aug 7th 2017, 1:58 PM

# franca

At least 48 injured after train slams into platform at station in Barcelona

Regional authorities said at least five were seriously injured, including the driver.

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Jul 28th 2017, 8:53 AM

# Coolmine

Train services delayed after bin truck damages crossing barrier

Irish Rail said the truck failed to stop at the barriers.

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Jul 24th 2017, 10:06 AM

# Wheelchair Users

'I just felt really embarrassed': Calls to end Irish Rail 24 hour notice for people with disabilities

Earlier this month, a wheelchair user had to wait 15 minutes for Irish Rail to help her exit a train.

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Jul 21st 2017, 6:05 AM

# Trainspotting

Four lovely train stations feature on our new stamps

Did your local railway station make the cut?

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Jul 20th 2017, 1:03 PM

# Daventry

Boy (11) dies after sustaining 'serious electrical burns' at rail depot in England

“Our thoughts are with the family of this young boy during what must be an incredibly difficult time,” British Transport Police said.

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Jun 27th 2017, 10:23 PM

# high alert

Actor mistaken for terrorist after rehearsing lines on train in France

He was questioned by police after a guard overheard him say ‘weapon’ and ‘gun’.

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Jun 8th 2017, 9:07 AM

# crowded trains

Surge in number of Japanese men taking out 'groper insurance'

The increase was triggered by a spate of incidents where men suspected of molesting female commuters fled the scene.

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Jun 2nd 2017, 1:26 PM

# Tejas Express

Reclining seats and 'in-rail entertainment': India gets new luxury train

The popular image of rail travel in the country is of hundreds of people crammed into carriages.

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May 28th 2017, 3:30 PM

# 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.

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May 27th 2017, 7:30 AM

# heuston we have a problem

Dublin to Cork train delayed after vehicle hits bridge

The delay is due to a vehicle hitting a bridge between Limerick Junction and Charleville.

15.2k

May 17th 2017, 4:50 PM

# Competition

These train stations have been voted the best in Ireland

The winners are chosen by public vote, with almost 15,000 customers rating their stations.

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May 11th 2017, 2:35 PM

# Skerries

Rail services on Dublin-Belfast line suspended after person struck by train

Emergency services have arrived at the scene.

41.0k

May 7th 2017, 8:02 PM

# Shiki-Shima

This luxury Japanese train could rival a five-star hotel

A trip on the Shiki-Shima will set you back over €7,000.

20.8k

May 6th 2017, 10:30 AM