The Dublin to Galway service has been delayed by about 45 minutes tonight.
Wed, 12 Feb, 2020
There are minor delays to trains to Heuston Station, through Adamstown, after a train hit horses on line.
Thu, 12 Dec, 2019
Fireworks being set off on trains, passengers drinking and taking drugs, and people urinating on platforms are some of the issues raised with Dart security staff.
Mon, 09 Dec, 2019
He was responding to a report that Irish Rail has received 105 complaints of anti-social behaviour on the Dublin-Cork line since the beginning of last year.
Mon, 16 Sep, 2019
An anti-racism group claims that 90% of these incidents are not reported.
Wed, 21 Aug, 2019
Rail bosses said in that time almost 20,000 people were caught out.
Thu, 08 Aug, 2019
The numbers 7, 7A and 46A buses go from the city centre to Dún Laoghaire, and Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.
Sun, 04 Aug, 2019
Rail services from Dublin to Maynooth, M3, and Sligo are due to depart and operate to schedule following signalling issues caused by lightning earlier this evening.
Tue, 30 Jul, 2019
Irish Rail is to introduce up to 200 body cameras for staff to help combat anti-social behaviour on train and Dart services.
Mon, 08 Jul, 2019
Irish Rail is describing an incident of alleged racial-abuse on a train as "shocking" and "upsetting".
Sat, 15 Jun, 2019
Irish Rail conceded that “thousands” of commuters were affected by a signal failure at Heuston Station today which was described as the “worst fault” the railway experienced in years.
Tue, 28 May, 2019
This morning's train disruption is one of the worst Irish Rail has ever experienced.
Irish Rail has plans to introduce a text alert system for passengers in the coming weeks along with the expansion of CCTV to all carriages.
Tue, 07 May, 2019
Irish Rail has defended its practice of vegetation management after accusations that it committed acts of 'deliberate destruction' in cutting down trees along the train line in Co Offaly.
Tue, 30 Apr, 2019
Gardaí and Irish Rail have joined forces as part of a crack-down on anti-social behaviour on public transport.
Mon, 29 Apr, 2019
There will be significant disruption to Irish Rail services for passenger this weekend.
Sat, 23 Feb, 2019
I wish to make a case for the restoration of the rail line to Youghal in a local, national and international context.
Mon, 19 Nov, 2018
A new Dublin train station is coming down the track for commuters.
Mon, 20 Aug, 2018
Track improvement works taking place in Dublin are set to cause disruption to services over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Sat, 31 Mar, 2018
Latest: As the snow melts drivers are being warned not to be lulled into a false sense of security.
Mon, 05 Mar, 2018
Latest: The Cabinet has been meeting in Sligo this morning as it prepares to unveil its investment plans for the country for the next 25 years.
Fri, 16 Feb, 2018
Iarnród Éireann has dismissed media reports claiming a significant number of its routes are facing the axe — but has identified four lines at risk of closure due to funding shortfalls.
Wed, 07 Feb, 2018
Irish Rail is phasing out ‘quiet carriages’ on all trains due to the “almost universal use” of mobile phones.
Sat, 27 Jan, 2018
Train drivers have voted by an overwhelming majority to reject a Labour Court recommendation on pay and productivity measures.
Wed, 10 Jan, 2018
One in seven employees of companies contracted to work on Ireland's railways failed a drug test in the last year.
Mon, 23 Oct, 2017
Irish Rail says its hopes all sides will re-engage in further talks to avoid potential strike action at the company.
Thu, 28 Sep, 2017
A man has been arrested after he produced what appears to have been a gun on a Dart in Dublin this afternoon.
Mon, 10 Jul, 2017
Gardaí are investigating a foul-mouthed racist attack by a woman on a train travelling from Colbert Station, Limerick, to Limerick Junction on Easter Sunday, writes Jimmy Woulfe.
Wed, 19 Apr, 2017
Gardaí are investigating a foul-mouthed racist attack by a woman on a train travelling from Colbert Sation, Limerick, to Limerick Junction on Easter Sunday.
Commuters face travel chaos for a second day as the all-out strike at Bus Éireann continues.
Sat, 25 Mar, 2017
Iarnród Éireann’s plan to introduce more unmanned stations could seriously impact elderly passengers.
Wed, 01 Mar, 2017
Talks between Irish Rail and unions representing train drivers will begin at 10am at the Workplace Relations Commission this morning.
Thu, 28 Jul, 2016
Irish Rail took in almost €1m in fines last year — issuing just under 10,000 fixed payment notices in the process.
Tue, 22 Mar, 2016
Bus and rail passengers could soon be offered ‘in-flight’ entertainment as CIÉ looks to ways of making money from internet users on board its services.
Mon, 14 Mar, 2016
Irish Rail has released a video showing a series of motorists driving through level crossings as they close.
Sat, 24 Oct, 2015
Unions at Irish Rail have warned of possible industrial action by train drivers in the autumn amid anger over extra responsibilities they say are being heaped on them without any reward.
Tue, 18 Aug, 2015
Improving economic conditions are helping Iarnróid Éireann carry an increasing number of passengers this year, as more people return to work, particularly in the capital.
Tue, 21 Jul, 2015
Irish Rail has recorded an increase of over half a million passengers in the first six months of this year.
Mon, 20 Jul, 2015
Irish Rail says that economic recovery and rising employment rates have contributed to a higher number of rail journeys in 2014.
Mon, 05 Jan, 2015
Iarnród Éireann is today warning rail passengers to check timetables before travelling over Christmas.
Wed, 24 Dec, 2014
The National Transport Authority has approved public transport fare increases across Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus, and Luas services.
Wed, 29 Oct, 2014
The ESB has said that thousands of homes have no power this morning after overnight high winds and heavy rain.
Mon, 06 Oct, 2014
The Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has welcomed news that strike action at Irish Rail has been called off.
Wed, 03 Sep, 2014
Talks at the Labour Relations Commission between unions and management at Iarnród Éireann have been adjourned until Monday.
Sat, 30 Aug, 2014
With no sign of a last-minute intervention, 48 hours of strikes on the country’s railways affecting up to 160,000 passengers will begin tomorrow morning.
Sat, 23 Aug, 2014
The CEO of Irish Rail is on holiday ahead of a nationwide strike starting on Sunday, it has emerged.
Wed, 20 Aug, 2014
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed it will implement pay proposals next month.
Fri, 18 Jul, 2014
Irish Rail has confirmed that it will implement pay cuts later this month, despite objections from unions.
Vandals may have been responsible for a Dart train derailment, Irish Rail has said.
Thu, 10 Jul, 2014
Vandals may have been responsible for a DART train derailment, Irish Rail has said.
Wed, 09 Jul, 2014
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