Chance of free Cork-Dublin rail tickets in route price war

IRISH RAIL is considering offering free tickets on its Cork-Dublin route as part of a price war.

The company is piloting a zero fares scheme on its Galway to Dublin route and said, if this proves successful, it may introduce it on other destinations.

Free fares are being offered on early morning journeys from Galway to Dublin and afternoon journeys from Dublin to Galway when passengers book online. However, there is a €2 booking charge per transaction.