Questions asked of service Irish Rail provides to North West
Irish Rail has been described as currently being “in disarray”. There have been a number of incidents on the Sligo-Dublin line in the last number of weeks, with two arrests made in the last two weeks on different services. This has led to significant delays. Questions have also been asked…
Sligo rail services continue to be left behind
Tea and coffee are still not available on the Sligo to Dublin train. Catering services on the line were pulled during Covid and while they have been reintroduced on other services, passengers travelling on the Sligo line must still do without. Local Councillor, Marie Casserly feels that the Sligo service…
Sligo overlooked for additional train services
A new timetable for rail services will come into effect on December 10th – but not for the Sligo-Dublin line. Irish Rail says it has approval from the National Transport Authority, which will see additional intercity services to and from Cork, Carlow and Westport. There will also be additional trains…
Increase in anti-social behaviour on trains means more people prefer to drive
The latest increase in anti-social behaviour on trains shows that many people are fearful of using public transport, and prefer to commute from regions such as the North West to larger cities. Irish Rail has reported a sharp rise in the level of anti-social behaviour on its services for the…
Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for more safety on public transport
The issue of safety on public transport has been raised again in the Dáil. Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the matter with Minister of State for International Transport, Jack Chambers, saying that many people who use public transport, particularly in the evenings, do not feel safe when doing so. Speaking…
Additional rail service set to benefit areas of West and South Sligo
A Sligo councillor says the introduction of an additional rail service between Ballina and Dublin will benefit areas of West and south Sligo. A new early morning train service between Ballina and Dublin will commence on Monday week, December 12. The service will depart from Ballina at 5.05am…
1pm Connolly/Sligo rail line stopped in Maynooth due to anti social behaviour
The 1pm Connolly/Sligo rail service is being stopped in Maynooth due to anti social behaviour. Iarnród Éireann have Tweeted to say they are now awaiting the attendance of the Gardaí. Further updates as we receive them.