Govt approves spending of €1bn on Dublin's DART network The Government has given initial approval for spending of around €1 billion as part of a plan to double passenger capacity on Dublin's DART network. Business • 08 Dec 21
Maynooth DART extension will see six crossings closed Details of a planned DART extension to Maynooth will include the closure of six level crossings, according to the National Transport Authority. Leinster • 26 Aug 20
Website to encourage staggering use of peak-time DART Iarnród Éireann has launched a website that aims to encourage DART customers to take small changes to increase capacity on the network. Dublin • 23 Sep 19
DART passengers can now text to report incidents Iarnród Éireann has launched a new text alert system for DART passengers as part of efforts to tackle and reduce anti-social behaviour. Dublin • 17 Aug 19
Oh deer: Rambling ruminants lead to DART delay There were brief delays to DART services through Dalkey and Glenageary this morning due to deer appearing on the line and platforms. News Lens • 10 May 19
€100,000 for extra DART security over Christmas period More than €100,000 is to be spent on additional security on Iarnród Éireann services over the Christmas period. Dublin • 03 Dec 18
Security to be increased at some DART stations Iarnród Éireann says it is increasing security at certain north Dublin stations due to concerns raised by DART drivers about increased violence and anti-social behaviour. Dublin • 22 Jun 18
Dublin home buyers paying €100k DART, Luas premium Home buyers in Dublin are now paying a premium of over €100,000 to live near DART stations and Luas stops, according to the latest research … House Prices • 22 May 18
Rail services to Greystones suspended due to fire Rail services have been suspended between Dalkey and Greystones due to a fire which damaged signalling equipment. Dublin • 19 May 18
House prices close to Luas Cross-city stops jump 15% Three-bed homes near the new Luas cross-city stops in Dublin saw their values increase by 15% over the last year, new research shows. Business • 11 Dec 17
Rail unions write to CIÉ calling for pay proposal Union representatives at Iarnród Éireann have written to the national public transport provider calling for a credible pay proposal to end industrial action at the … News • 01 Nov 17
Derailment sees south Dublin DART line suspended Iarnród Éireann says DART services have been suspended between Lansdowne and Bray due to a 'low speed derailment' at Dún Laoghaire. Dublin • 14 Sep 17
DART services delayed due to level crossing issue People in Dublin were hit with delays this morning after DART services were stopped due to an issue with level crossings. News • 24 Oct 16
Plans for increased frequency DART postponed Iarnród Éireann has postponed plans to introduce more frequent DART services, citing "union intransigence". News • 30 Mar 16
Unions criticised for refusing talks on DART times Iarnród Éireann has criticised SIPTU and the National Bus and Rail Union for refusing to attend negotiations aimed at averting strike action over the introduction … Ireland • 21 Mar 16
SIPTU DART drivers vote in favour of strike action DART drivers who are members of SIPTU have voted unanimously in favour of strike action in the event of Iarnród Éireann proceeding with an attempt … Ireland • 02 Mar 16
DART services hit with lengthy delays DART services were delayed by up to an hour-and-a-half because of a mechanical failure on the Santa Steam Train. News • 30 Nov 15
Union queries plan for more frequent DART service The National Bus and Rail Union has cast doubt on whether the ten-minute DART service proposed by Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe for early next … News • 25 Nov 15
Certain DART lines closed until Monday The DART is not running between Pearse and Howth to Malahide station until Monday 26 October, due to engineering works. News • 24 Oct 15
3.5% increase in rail journeys in 2015 There has been a 3.5% increase in the number of rail journeys in the first six months of 2015, according to provisional figures released by … News • 20 Jul 15
DART services to expand as passenger numbers grow The number of passenger journeys made on DART, Commuter and Intercity rail services in the first three months of 2015 was up almost 4% on … News • 09 Apr 15
500 without power after stormy weather overnight Around 500 homes and businesses are still without power following high winds and heavy rain last night. News • 06 Oct 14
Woman dies after being struck by train in Dublin A woman has died after falling onto the tracks at Raheny DART station in Dublin this afternon. News • 14 Aug 14
Vandals caused DART derailment - Iarnród Éireann Iarnród Éireann has said vandals caused a rockfall that led to a train derailing near Bray station in Co Wicklow last night. News • 09 Jul 14
Theft of copper wire an issue for Eircom Eircom has said the theft of copper wire has become an issue for the company. News • 29 May 14
