Public transport

Amiens Street At Christmas

Christmas atmosphere in Amiens Street railway station Dublin.

celebrations • 24 Dec 22

Harcourt Street Line

Could reusing the old Harcourt Street railway line as a dedicated bus route alleviate the demand for public transport?

Public Transport • 07 Nov 23

It is understood that one of the projects is the plan to phase out cars from Dublin's College Green, starting next year

Proposed College Green car ban to start next year

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan will bring a plan to Cabinet today which seeks to deliver 30 of the most transformative public transport projects by the year 2025.

Politics • 11 Oct 22

In the last week in July, car traffic volumes in Dublin were 12% lower than the same week in 2019

Car traffic volumes still below pre-Covid levels - CSO

Public transport journeys and car traffic volumes in July were still below pre-pandemic levels.

Business • 15 Aug 22

Belfast Gets New Buses

A change for Belfast public transport with the introduction of 80 new Daimler Fleetline buses.

Buses • 12 Dec 23

Public transport accounted for just 4.8% of all journeys in rural Ireland in 2019, according to Social Justice Ireland

'Huge deficit' in rural public transport provision

Research by independent think tank Social Justice Ireland has found 'a huge deficit' in public transport provision in rural Ireland, with 74% of all journeys taken in 2019 by private car.

Ireland • 18 Jul 22

Luas bridge under construction, Dundrum (2002)

Dundrum Luas Bridge

Another section of a new light rail system for Dublin nears completion, with work on the Dundrum Luas bridge.

Environment • 02 Aug 22

In May car traffic volumes were the highest so far this year.

CSO: Rise in public transport and car traffic volumes

Public transport journeys and car traffic volumes increased in May, but are still below pre-pandemic levels.

Business • 13 Jun 22

The number of bus journeys in Dublin for week starting April 24 was 79% of the level in early March 2020, new CSO figures show

Public transport journeys at highest level since 2020

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that public transport passenger journeys in May climbed to their highest levels since March 2020 but have still not returned to pre-Covid-19 levels.

Business • 13 May 22

News Dublin Public's reaction to higher bus/rail prices 1977

Public Transport Fares

Reaction to a rise in the cost of public transport for what many believe to be a poor and unreliable service.

Public Transport • 21 Mar 22

Tackling Dublin Traffic

Dublin Corporation looks for fresh ways to deal with the city's traffic problems.

Traffic • 24 Feb 22

Traffic volumes rose by almost 20% in Dublin in the last week of January when compared to the first week of the month

Traffic levels increase as Covid curbs ease

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the easing of Covid restrictions last month led to an increase in traffic on the country's roads.

Business • 11 Feb 22

Andrew Edwards, Managing Director, Go-Ahead Ireland and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan

Public transport provider to create 180 jobs

Public transport bus service provider, Go-Ahead Ireland (GAI) is looking to hire 180 staff members, including bus drivers and engineers.

Business • 03 Feb 22

Save Clonlea House

Owners of a listed building in Dublin halt the construction of a Luas line extension in an effort to save Clonlea House.

Luas • 15 Dec 21

Sligo Dublin Rail Link

A campaign to save and upgrade the Sligo to Dublin railway line is supported by six different county councils.

Environment • 20 Nov 21

New Double Decker Buses

A fleet of new double decker buses goes into operation in Dublin.

Buses • 29 Nov 21

Dublin Bus Nightlink destinations in 1991.

Nitelink Bus Service

Dublin Bus launch Nitelink, a late night bus service to ferry commuters home from the city centre.

Buses • 06 Dec 21

Dubliners comment on the city's bus service in 1981.

Dublin Bus Service

Dubliners give their views on the state of the city bus service.

Buses • 23 Oct 21

New CSO figures show that car traffic volumes at the end of August are still 12% lower than the same time in 2019 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Traffic figures returning to pre-Covid levels - CSO

Car traffic volumes have not yet returned to pre-Covid-19 levels but the gap between 2021 and 2019 figures is gradually declining, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 13 Sep 21

There was a 28% reduction in the average number of vehicles going through the M50's eFlow toll last year

Road toll and Luas revenue down due to pandemic

The "unprecedented impact on traffic volumes" from Covid-19 in 2020 sent national toll revenues plummeting by €93m to €259m last year.

Business • 27 Aug 21

Order signed for Sandyford Luas extension, 2006.

Luas Extension Approved

The Luas Green Line is to be extended from Sandyford to Brides Glen in Dublin.

Luas • 14 Aug 21

No Underground For Dublin

Underground rail system for Dublin ruled out.

Transport • 08 Aug 21

How The DART Works

How the centralised traffic control system in Connolly Station manages the Dublin Area Rapid Transit rail service.

Dart • 02 Jul 21

Dublin Loves The Luas

Two years since the Luas launch, it is hard to imagine life in Dublin without the light rail system.

Luas • 19 May 22

Car volumes for the week starting March 28 were 120.5% higher in regional locations than the same time last year

Car traffic figures continue to increase in March - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that car traffic remained at a low level for most of March after the move to Level 5 restrictions on 27 December.

Business • 13 Apr 21