Hundreds of train passengers on the Dublin Sligo service were delayed yesterday afternoon following an incident at the level crossing outside Edgeworthstown.
Irish Rail confirmed a vehicle hit the barrier at the level crossing around 5' o clock yesterday afternoon.
The 15.00 Connolly/Sligo service had to be halted in Edgeworthstown as a result, and passengers on that train were delayed by an hour.
Passengers on the 16.00 Connolly/Sligo service were delayed by over an hour, and other evening services ran over by around half an hour.
As a result of the below incident. Services through Edgeworthstown may be delayed by up to 40 minutes until further notice- MH https://t.co/Z18FLyYdkN
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 27, 2022
A level crossing was struck by a car. The delays this evening are not being caused by a signalling fault - MH
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 27, 2022
Hi, We are experiencing delays this afternoon due to a level crossing having been struck earlier today. Staff are working to resolve the issue. Due to the delay in your service this afternoon you can query receiving a refund at the following link https://t.co/lCjG8XV4c1 - MH
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 27, 2022
