News - Train
Dublin-bound train ends journey in Roscommon after deer strike
The train stopped to access damage and it was unable to pick up speed.
Sep 18, 2025 07:43
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
Local senator welcomes plans to restore catering services on Sligo-Dublin line
The travel company says it's working on funding to restore the catering trolley service on trains.
Aug 21, 2025 13:01
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
Local TD calls for increased frequency of Dublin-Sligo train route
The last train to Sligo leaves from Dublin at 7:30pm, which the Sinn Féin TD says is detrimental for people who commute to college or work.
Jul 2, 2025 17:28
Traffic problems in Boyle because some are refusing to pay to park at train station
That's according to local councillor Sean Moylan, who says they are parking on nearby Elphin Street instead.
Jun 13, 2025 16:55
'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
Public urged to ensure they're vaccinated against measles after local alert
Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in children under one year of age.
Apr 3, 2025 11:13
HSE issue measles exposure alert for local rail route
The HSE has stated that members of the public travelling on the Dublin Connolly to Sligo Train on Friday evening the 28th of March may have been exposed.
Apr 2, 2025 18:16
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
Early morning train to Sligo, and Carrick bypass, are my priorities - Harkin
She was re-elected in Sligo-Leitrim at the weekend after a major battle for the last seat.
Dec 4, 2024 08:23
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
Local TD stresses need for new early train service along Sligo-Dublin route
The deputy noted that timetable changes have been made recently to rail lines in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Dublin, but that no upgrades were announced for Sligo-Dublin.
Oct 17, 2024 17:41
Irish Rail apologise to those impacted by train delays last Sunday
Irish Rail also said it was not possible to source replacement buses as they were all in use due to the Bruce Springsteen concert taking place in Croke Park.
May 22, 2024 10:28Shannonside Newsletter
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