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Local rail line operating as normal following yesterday's suspension

May 29, 2026 17:46
By Shannonside News
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Local rail line operating as normal following yesterday's suspension

Services between Athlone and Westport were stopped after a freight train failure near Knockcroghery.

Train services on a local rail line are operating as normal today following an interruption to services yesterday.

Services between Athlone and Westport were suspended after a freight train failure near Knockcroghery.

Bus transfers were arranged for affected passengers travelling on the route.

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John Larson, Internal Communications Manager for Iarnród Éireann says passengers are being reminded to plan their journeys:

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