News - Irish RAIL
Fresh calls for catering on local trains
Pulled at the start of the Covid pandemic, the tea trolley has made a comeback in some parts of the country.
Jun 30, 2026 13:14
Hopes local line can be included in catering pilot
The tea trolley has made a comeback in some parts of the country.
Jun 10, 2026 17:24
Four incidents at Roscommon level crossings in the past year
Garda Go Safe cameras to go online at Knockcroghery rail crossing this year
Jun 9, 2026 17:16
Local rail line operating as normal following yesterday's suspension
Services between Athlone and Westport were stopped after a freight train failure near Knockcroghery.
May 29, 2026 17:46
Train services suspended between Athlone and Westport
Rail operators say major delays are expected until further notice.
May 28, 2026 17:38
Irish Rail urged to scrap car-parking charges at Boyle train station
It's costs up to 4 euro and 50 cents a day to park there.
May 23, 2026 12:54
Calls for coffee shop at Longford train station to be reopened
May 14, 2026 17:39
Operation Twin Tracks underway locally
This an initiative which aims to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour on board public transport rail services.
May 6, 2026 17:26
Train lines serving local region see increase in passenger numbers
The figures come as Irish Rail highlight the importance of reporting incidents on services to it's anti-social text line.
Apr 25, 2026 11:45
Passenger using drugs among complaints received on local train line
The provider is adding more security patrols to trains to keep passengers safe.
Apr 16, 2026 13:24
Irish Rail and emergency services praised for train fire response
Around 100 passengers were onboard the 12.45 Dublin to Westport service, when it stopped near Lecarrow yesterday.
Apr 9, 2026 13:43
Local train services resume as scheduled
Irish Rail say a fire developed in the undercarriage area near the gearbox of one carriage on the 12:45 Heuston to Westport service.
Apr 9, 2026 07:38
Delays expected this evening following fire on train in Roscommon
Irish Rail say a fire developed in the undercarriage area near the gearbox of one carriage on the 12:45 Heuston to Westport service.
Apr 8, 2026 16:52
Two arrested at Athlone Train Station
Officers attended the scene after reports of disorderly behaviour during the 5.32pm service between Dublin and Westport.
Mar 18, 2026 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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