Increase in anti-social behaviour on trains means more people prefer to drive
The latest increase in anti-social behaviour on trains shows that many people are fearful of using public transport, and prefer to commute from regions such as the North West to larger cities. Irish Rail has reported a sharp rise in the level of anti-social behaviour on its services for the…
Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for more safety on public transport
The issue of safety on public transport has been raised again in the Dáil. Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the matter with Minister of State for International Transport, Jack Chambers, saying that many people who use public transport, particularly in the evenings, do not feel safe when doing so. Speaking…
Additional rail service set to benefit areas of West and South Sligo
A Sligo councillor says the introduction of an additional rail service between Ballina and Dublin will benefit areas of West and south Sligo. A new early morning train service between Ballina and Dublin will commence on Monday week, December 12. The service will depart from Ballina at 5.05am…
1pm Connolly/Sligo rail line stopped in Maynooth due to anti social behaviour
The 1pm Connolly/Sligo rail service is being stopped in Maynooth due to anti social behaviour. Iarnród Éireann have Tweeted to say they are now awaiting the attendance of the Gardaí. Further updates as we receive them.
New freight train service will help reduce carbon emissions
A new freight train service from the North West and West to the South East is set to take 5,000 lorries off the road. The joint venture by Irish Rail and XPO Logistics will haul containers from Ballina to be loaded onto ships at Waterford Port The aim is to…
New local rail freight service to the South East
A new rail freight service linking the west and south-east could reduce emissions per unit of freight by 75 per cent. Irish Rail are working with XPO Logistics to have a twice-weekly service between Waterford Port and Ballina operating by the end of June. They say it will…
Sligo to Connolly train line under threat as more rain forecast
Irish Rail is continuing to monitor its Sligo/Dublin service because of flooding on the line around Carrick on Shannon and Dromod in County Leitrim. There had been reports that the service might have to be suspended due to the severe flooding. But although the situation has eased somewhat, there are…