Irish Rail passenger numbers back to 90% of pre-Covid levels

A new intercity service between Dublin and Cork was launched last month, which arrives at 8.32am, providing for a pre-9am arrival at Kent Station from Dublin for the first time. Picture: Larry Cummins

The number of journeys with Irish Rail last year rose 27%, as passenger numbers surged towards pre-covid levels.

The company said the estimated 45.5 million journeys in 2023 meant passenger numbers were now 90% of what they were before the pandemic.