News - Irish RAIL
Free travel scheme extension to benefit local passengers
This includes bus, rail, local link, and the Luas, along with some services operated by private bus and ferry transport operators.
Oct 1, 2025 07:50
Rail services remain suspended between Maynooth and Broombridge
Irish Rail says Dublin Bus will continue to accept rail tickets in the affected areas.
Sep 24, 2025 10:44
Irish Rail announces new system to enhance safety at Kiltoom level crossing
It will serve the Mayo-Dublin route and will become operational next week.
Sep 12, 2025 17:16
Increase in number of tracks would be a gamechanger for the rail service - McGowan
Earlier this week, the chair of Irish Rail said the introduction of new fleets of trains will increase capacity across the national networks.
Aug 20, 2025 07:56
Bridge works to affect local train service this Bank Holiday weekend
Due to the works, bus transfers will be in place between Athlone and Ballyhaunis on all Dublin-Westport services.
Jul 31, 2025 11:03
Dromod man's new business venture is rail passengers' 'cup of tea'
It follows Irish Rail's decision not to resume catering services on local train services.
Jul 3, 2025 14:07
Two local train stations set for improvement works this year
Parking at Boyle and Edgeworthstown stations will be limited whilst the works are taking place.
Jul 1, 2025 17:19
Local senator challenges NTA over lack of catering on north west trains
It's been five years since the so-called tea trolley was withdrawn due to the pandemic - and since then it's returned to specific train lines but not across the network.
May 31, 2025 13:29
'No funding available' to reduce train delays between Maynooth and Mullingar
This would shorten journey times, but Irish Rail says there's currently no funding for the project.
Apr 21, 2025 12:12
Over 200 complaints on Irish Rail timetable change from local commuters
Out of 1,000 complaints, over 200 were made from passengers of the Sligo Connolly Dublin Service and the Galway Hueston Service.
Mar 4, 2025 13:41
Complaints on local rail routes double over last two years
Several incidents of intimidation, threats and assaults were notified to Irish Rail on both lines.
Mar 3, 2025 13:23
Train service along Sligo-Dublin route significantly delayed due to flooding
The line has since been cleared and the service is now heading towards its destination.
Nov 23, 2024 10:49
Disability rep says Irish Rail must do more to stamp out anti-social behaviour
Gardaí are patrolling public transport services across the region today, as part of Operation Twin Track.
Nov 7, 2024 13:52
Councillor calls for reinstatement of catering service on trains
Catering services were suspended by Irish Rail in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nov 1, 2024 07:43Shannonside Newsletter
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