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Metrolink from airport to Dublin granted planning permission

Metrolink from airport to Dublin granted planning permission

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

The 18.8km MetroLink rail line, most of which will be underground, is to run from north of Swords to Charlemont

Train collision would have been avoided if Irish Rail staff had followed rules, inspectors find

Train collision would have been avoided if Irish Rail staff had followed rules, inspectors find

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The accident occurred when a freight train used for carrying timber crashed into an empty passenger train

Arrest after reports of man armed with gun on Co Down train

Arrest after reports of man armed with gun on Co Down train

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Two teenage girls have been described as disturbed and upset by the incident on Thursday.

Report finds driver who suffered life-altering injuries after train collision was diverted by GPS

Report finds driver who suffered life-altering injuries after train collision was diverted by GPS

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Details of the near-fatal incident at the level crossing located between Ballyhaunis and Claremorris are revealed in a new report by the Railway Accident Investigation Unit.

Passenger trains were allowed to pass over broken rail on busy line, report finds

Passenger trains were allowed to pass over broken rail on busy line, report finds

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

An investigation by the Railway Accident Investigation Unit found the piece of broken rail had only been installed less than a month earlier.

Rail services disrupted between Drogheda and Balbriggan due to 'tragic incident'

Rail services disrupted between Drogheda and Balbriggan due to 'tragic incident'

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Bus transfers are operating between the impacted stations

New rail timetable adds services to busy routes

New rail timetable adds services to busy routes

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

The new timetable took effect on Sunday