Iarnród éireann

A deer on the platform in Glenageary (Image: Ronan O'Keeffe)

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

Search for owner of dog who rode train alone to Dublin

Iarnród Éireann staff are trying to sniff out the owner of an intrepid dog who boarded a commuter train from Co Kildare to Dublin today.

News Lens • 03 Apr 19

The crash happened at around 1pm (pic: Iarnród Éireann)

Truck crashes into Amiens Street bridge

Dublin's Amiens Street has reopened in both directions at Connolly Station following a bridge strike.

Dublin • 15 Mar 19

Iarnród Éireann advised all customers to expect delays due to mechanical issues

Delays on rail services between Newbridge and Heuston

All services to and from Dublin's Heuston Station were delayed by up to nearly two hours earlier today due to an issue on the line in Co Kildare.

Ireland • 25 Feb 19

There are only four female train drivers out of a current total of 500 in Iarnód Éireann

Iarnród Éireann begins external recruitment for drivers

Iarnród Éireann is launching its first external recruitment process for train drivers.

Transport • 02 Jan 19

There have been repeated calls from the National Bus and Rail Union for additional security on certain routes

€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

The NBRU want an increase in security measures across the public transport network

Renewed calls for transport police following incident

Bus and rail passengers could face transport disruption as staff may refuse to work in certain "flashpoints" because of an increased risk of assaults and anti-social behaviour, according to the National Bus and Rail Union.

Ireland • 31 Oct 18

CCTV footage shows the car crashing through the crossing at Porterstown

Trains delayed as car crashes through level-crossing

An incident in which a car crashed through a level-crossing at speed caused disruption to trains out of Dublin.

Ireland • 20 Oct 18

Any passengers boarding these services with alcohol will have it confiscated

Alcohol banned on some trains to Galway and Westport

An alcohol ban is to come into effect on four Iarnród Éireann services from Dublin from next Friday, 12 October.

Ireland • 05 Oct 18

Physical alterations are also planned for several stations to counteract trespassing issues

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

The National Bus and Rail Union has called on Shane Ross to establish a dedicated Transport Police

Surge in anti-social incidents across rail network

Iarnród Éireann is no longer safe for passengers or staff as a result of growing violence and anti-social behaviour, according to the head of the National Bus and Rail Union.

Ireland • 17 Jun 18

Dublin Bus will be accepting rail tickets at all times for journeys to and from areas south of Dalkey

Commuters to face further rail disruption due to fire

Iarnród Éireann has said commuters will face "significant" rail service disruption throughout the week between Greystones and Dalkey due to damaged signalling equipment.

Dublin • 21 May 18

Jim Meade had previously been Director Train Operations at Iarnród Éireann since March 2013

Iarnród Éireann names Meade as new CEO

Rail operator Iarnród Éireann has appointed Jim Meade as its new chief executive.

Business • 11 May 18

Additional security is being deployed, pending a full review of events

Appeal for witnesses after vandalism on DART train

Iarnród Éireann has urged anyone with information about graffiti vandals who carried out a "co-ordinated and deliberate attack" on a DART train in north Dublin last night to come forward.

Dublin • 09 May 18

Lines affected include Heuston to Kildare and Heuston to Waterford

Upgrade works disrupt Easter rail services

Intending train passengers are facing disruption over the Easter bank holiday weekend as Iarnród Éireann carries out works at several locations.

Ireland • 30 Mar 18

Iarnród Éireann said services from Dublin's Heuston Station will be particularly affected

Easter rail services to be affected by upgrade works

There will be disruption to rail services over the Easter bank holiday weekend due to planned works by Iarnród Éireann.

Transport • 21 Mar 18

Management will hold off on the implementation of compulsory mentoring duties

Iarnród Éireann dispute referred to Labour Court

The Iarnród Éireann dispute over training and mentoring of drivers, and alleged breaches of procedures, is to be referred to the Labour Court.

Ireland • 13 Feb 18

Result of drivers' strike ballot by the National Bus and Rail Union and SIPTU is due on 20 February

Rail management and union talks ongoing at WRC

Talks between Iarnród Éireann management and unions are ongoing at the Workplace Relations Commission in a bid to avert possible industrial action by drivers.

Ireland • 12 Feb 18

Unions and Iarnród Éireann management in talks at WRC to avert potential industrial action by train drivers

Talks over attempt to settle rail dispute adjourned

Talks between Iarnród Éireann management and unions at the Workplace Relations Commission have been adjourned until Monday.

Ireland • 09 Feb 18

Last week Iarnród Éireann launched a pilot scheme on DART services to improve accessibility for wheelchair users

Ross wants people with disability experience on boards

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has announced that the boards of public transport bodies must include at least one person with "raw, personal, experience of disability."

Ireland • 07 Feb 18

Iarnród Éireann has previously said that this has also impacted plans for service improvements

Train drivers to be balloted for strike over mentoring

Iarnród Éireann locomotive and DART drivers are to be balloted for all-out strike action over the company's insistence that drivers must make themselves available to mentor new recruits.

News • 05 Feb 18

Iarnród Éireann says mentoring of trainees will no longer be voluntary

Iarnród Éireann to pay increase rejected by drivers

Iarnród Éireann has told unions that it will proceed to pay an increase rejected by drivers but it will expect them to engage in mentoring of trainees, which they have been refusing to do.

News • 12 Jan 18

NBRU train drivers reject Labour Court recommendation

Train driver unions reject Labour Court recommendation

Iarnród Éireann passengers face a renewed risk of industrial disruption after train drivers overwhelmingly rejected a Labour Court recommendation which would have delivered a pay rise of over 1% in return for certain productivity.

Business • 10 Jan 18