Iarnród Éireann has opened a new Dublin suburban rail line connecting Connolly Station in Dublin with Maynooth in Kildare, and serving the new stations of Broombridge, Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Coolmine and Leixlip.

Report shows train arriving at a station.

Station signs for Broombridge, Castleknock, Coolmine and Leixlip Confey.

People on the platform at Coolmine Station.

Woman on the train.

An Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Brian Lenihan formally opening the new service.

Train leaving Coolmine.

The reporter is Kevin MacDonald.

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