Irish Rail's on-board catering service will not return until 2023 at the earliest

Irish Rail has tendered for a new catering service. Picture: Larry Cummins

There will be no on-board catering service on Irish Rail’s intercity services until next year, at the earliest.

The company is now poised to tender for a new catering service provider following the agreed termination of the contract between Iarnród Éireann and RailGourmet, which has been struggling to resolve staffing issues following the lifting of pandemic restrictions.