Irish Rail apologises for 'capacity issues' after commuters complain of 'jam-packed' train

Sun, 23 Aug, 2020 - 09:49

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Irish Rail has admitted a Belfast Enterprise train service yesterday was filled beyond the reduced capacity allowed on public transport during the pandemic.

Posts from passengers on social media reported the 11.20am train from Dublin yesterday morning was "jam-packed".

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