#Irish Rail
Out-of-order lifts and communication breakdowns: Why taking the DART can be a hugely frustrating experience for wheelchair users
Recent issues with lifts not working have left many wheelchair users unable to access certain stations.
DART line could be damaged by rising sea levels, say council climate reports
Potential issues to the DART line were mentioned in two of the Dublin council reports.
Topless teens, sexual harassment and aerosol flamethrowers: Dart users' complaints to Irish Rail
A new text alert system for complaining about anti-social behaviour on the service was launched this month.
'The returns are huge if we can do this': The need for a world-class public transport system in Ireland
What needs to happen in Ireland to drastically improve our public transport?
'We aren't considered important': Wheelchair users dismayed over continued lift breakdowns on train line
‘If people were treated the same way because of their skin colour or religion, the country would shut down.’
Dart passengers now able to report anti-social behaviour via text message
People can text the word TRAIN followed by their location and details of the incident in question to 51444.
Trains delayed in Dublin as truck hits bridge near Aviva Stadium
The crash happened as the nearby Aviva Stadium was hosting a rugby international.
'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.
All Maynooth train services resume but with 'significant delays' after damage was caused by lightning
All users of Dublin to Sligo/Longford services will be impacted by the delays.
Where psychology meets engineering: Irish Rail has just hired its first 'human factors' specialist
Nora Balfe will be working with the company to reduce risks due to human error.
Dart to launch text alert system aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour next month
The service will be live-monitored by central security.
Extra trains running this weekend for Bon Jovi and Noel Gallagher concerts
Additional security and Garda resources will be in operation on Irish Rail trains over the weekend.
Passengers celebrate arrival of baby girl born on Galway-Dublin train
The newborn arrived on yesterday’s 15.05 service from Ceannt Station.
Irish Rail criticised after Indian man and parents suffer racist abuse on Belfast to Dublin train
Prasun Bhattacharjee spoke to RTÉ’s Liveline yesterday about the incident.
Safety warning: Irish Rail releases video of level crossing crashes and near-misses
It’s in honour of International Level Crossing Awareness Day, which is a thing apparently.
Knock-on delays expected after 'major signal fault' affects Heuston Station services
Commuters should prepare for delays this morning.
Deer on the Dart line are causing delays for passengers this morning
It is the second time in two days that deer have caused disruption on rail lines.
Irish Rail services face disruption this Bank Holiday weekend as the company carries out repairs
Passengers have been reminded to check timetables before travelling.
Rail services suspended between Bray and Greystones due to incident on track
Irish Rail tweeted that services had been suspended on the line.
Irish Rail releases CCTV footage of moment truck crashes into Amiens Street bridge
Train services were temporarily suspended between Connolly and Tara Street following the incident.
'Incredible journey': Owner of 'Hamish' the rail-riding dog comes forward
The response to the terrier’s trip to the Big Smoke has been “overwhelming”, Irish Rail has said.
Trains not stopping at Portarlington Station due to fire in nearby building
There are currently bus transfers operating between Portarlington and Portlaoise stations.
Train services resume in Dublin city after earlier collision where a truck hit a bridge
The truck struck the bridge on Amiens Street just after 1pm.
Repairs to roof of Dublin's Pearse Station to cause disruption to Irish Rail users today
Tara Street and Pearse Stations will both be closed today.
Train delays at Heuston station after power lines fall onto tracks at Kildare
The power line has now been cleared.
Rail service resumes following delays at Dublin's Heuston station
The delays were due to a train failure between Sallins and Newbridge station.
Irish Rail presses ahead with staffless Dart stations despite local opposition
As Irish Rail staff retire or are promoted Dart stations will gradually become staffless as staff are redeployed.
Delays of 30-45 minutes to trains going to and from Heuston due to vandalism
Newbridge to Grand Canal Dock train services are operating from/to Hazelhatch as a result.
Several train services delayed after major signal fault
All Dart and Commuter services were stopped for a period this evening.
Trains delayed and motorists urged to take extra care after overnight snowfall
A Status Yellow snow-ice warning will remain in place until Saturday.
Nine deer killed after herd hit by train in Tipperary
The incident took place between Thurles and Limerick Junction.
Pearse and Tara Street stations close this weekend for roof repairs
There will be bus transfers available between Connolly and Bray for Connolly/Rosslare Europort services.
269 million passenger journeys made on State-funded public transport last year
That’s an increase of almost 19 million (17%) compared to 2017, according to provisional NTA figures.
Fancy driving a train for a living and earning up to €57k a year? Irish Rail is hiring
Applicants must meet European Train Driver Licensing requirements with a minimum of nine years full-time education and must be over the age of 20.
Need to get around this Christmas? Here's what you need to know about festive public transport
No services on Christmas Day of course, but here’s what else you need to know.
'Significant delays' to Dart as lorry drives through barrier at level crossing
Irish Rail released CCTV footage from the Serpentine level crossing at Sandymount in south Dublin.
Over €100,000 to be spent on security on Irish Rail over Christmas
There have been increased calls for transport security in recent months.
Irish Rail and Luas record over 100 instances of tram and train 'surfing' in past four years
The activity involves a person holding on to the outside of a carriage as it moves away from a station.
Dublin Bus, Luas and Irish Rail fares will change from today
NTA fare revisions mean that Luas fares are being brought in line with Dublin Bus fares.
Major disruption to Heuston train services following tragic incident
Several trains were cancelled and a number of other services are severely delayed.
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