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50% of train passengers would use Irish if they knew staff spoke it

50% of train passengers would use Irish if they knew staff spoke it

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

A survey of over 7,100 people has shown strong public support for using Irish on trains
Record numbers used public transport last year with journeys up almost 11%

Record numbers used public transport last year with journeys up almost 11%

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

New figures published by the National Transport Authority show passenger numbers across Public Service Obligation (PSO) services reached an all-time high in 2024
New Heuston Station control centre faces further delays and cost overrun

New Heuston Station control centre faces further delays and cost overrun

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

The NTA admitted that 'additional funding will be required to support the completion of the project'.
Ireland's newest train station to open in south Dublin next month

Ireland's newest train station to open in south Dublin next month

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Woodbrook station, which is located between Bray and Shankill, will open to the public on August 10th.
Number of collisions involving trains reaches 10-year high due to 'anti-social behaviour'

Number of collisions involving trains reaches 10-year high due to 'anti-social behaviour'

Wed, 07 May, 2025

New figures show a total of 158 collisions involving trains were recorded last year
Train collision would have been avoided if Irish Rail staff had followed rules, inspectors find

Train collision would have been avoided if Irish Rail staff had followed rules, inspectors find

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The accident occurred when a freight train used for carrying timber crashed into an empty passenger train
Train line between Dublin's Connolly and Grand Canal Dock to close until January 5th

Train line between Dublin's Connolly and Grand Canal Dock to close until January 5th

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The works will see 4.2km of track fully replaced from Connolly Station through to Pearse Station.
Irish Rail criticised after advising pre-booked passengers to consider later trains

Irish Rail criticised after advising pre-booked passengers to consider later trains

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

A general election candidate has hit out at Irish Rail for their recent decision to write to pre-booked passengers suggesting they wait for later trains due to overcrowding on booked services
Dublin to Belfast train link expanded to hourly service

Dublin to Belfast train link expanded to hourly service

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

The Irish government has invested 25 million euro to facilitate the increased number of services on the route.
Explained: What's going on with Irish Rail's timetable changes?

Explained: What's going on with Irish Rail's timetable changes?

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

In August, Irish Rail warned customers that departure times were proposed to change on many Dart, Northern Commuter, and Maynooth Commuter services.
Changes to Irish Rail timetable were ‘nothing short of a disaster’, committee told

Changes to Irish Rail timetable were ‘nothing short of a disaster’, committee told

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Iarnród Éireann announced it would be returning to its pre-August timetable after changes made to its schedule caused major disruption.
Passenger trains were allowed to pass over broken rail on busy line, report finds

Passenger trains were allowed to pass over broken rail on busy line, report finds

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

An investigation by the Railway Accident Investigation Unit found the piece of broken rail had only been installed less than a month earlier.
Rail services disrupted between Drogheda and Balbriggan due to 'tragic incident'

Rail services disrupted between Drogheda and Balbriggan due to 'tragic incident'

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Bus transfers are operating between the impacted stations