The Dublin to Galway service has been delayed by about 45 minutes tonight.

There are minor delays to trains to Heuston Station, through Adamstown, after a train hit horses on line.

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.

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.

An anti-racism group claims that 90% of these incidents are not reported.

Rail bosses said in that time almost 20,000 people were caught out.

The numbers 7, 7A and 46A buses go from the city centre to Dún Laoghaire, and Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.

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.

Irish Rail is to introduce up to 200 body cameras for staff to help combat anti-social behaviour on train and Dart services.

Irish Rail is describing an incident of alleged racial-abuse on a train as "shocking" and "upsetting".

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.

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.

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.

Gardaí and Irish Rail have joined forces as part of a crack-down on anti-social behaviour on public transport.

There will be significant disruption to Irish Rail services for passenger this weekend.

I wish to make a case for the restoration of the rail line to Youghal in a local, national and international context.

A new Dublin train station is coming down the track for commuters.

Track improvement works taking place in Dublin are set to cause disruption to services over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Latest: As the snow melts drivers are being warned not to be lulled into a false sense of security.

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.

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.

Irish Rail is phasing out ‘quiet carriages’ on all trains due to the “almost universal use” of mobile phones.

Train drivers have voted by an overwhelming majority to reject a Labour Court recommendation on pay and productivity measures.

One in seven employees of companies contracted to work on Ireland's railways failed a drug test in the last year.

Irish Rail says its hopes all sides will re-engage in further talks to avoid potential strike action at the company.

A man has been arrested after he produced what appears to have been a gun on a Dart in Dublin this afternoon.

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.

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.

Iarnród Éireann’s plan to introduce more unmanned stations could seriously impact elderly passengers.

Talks between Irish Rail and unions representing train drivers will begin at 10am at the Workplace Relations Commission this morning.

Irish Rail took in almost €1m in fines last year — issuing just under 10,000 fixed payment notices in the process.

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.

Irish Rail has released a video showing a series of motorists driving through level crossings as they close.

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.

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.

Irish Rail has recorded an increase of over half a million passengers in the first six months of this year.

Irish Rail says that economic recovery and rising employment rates have contributed to a higher number of rail journeys in 2014.

Iarnród Éireann is today warning rail passengers to check timetables before travelling over Christmas.

The National Transport Authority has approved public transport fare increases across Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus, and Luas services.

The ESB has said that thousands of homes have no power this morning after overnight high winds and heavy rain.

The Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has welcomed news that strike action at Irish Rail has been called off.

Talks at the Labour Relations Commission between unions and management at Iarnród Éireann have been adjourned until Monday.

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.

The CEO of Irish Rail is on holiday ahead of a nationwide strike starting on Sunday, it has emerged.

Iarnród Éireann has confirmed it will implement pay proposals next month.

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.

Vandals may have been responsible for a DART train derailment, Irish Rail has said.