Rail travellers face disruption this morning
Hundreds of commuters across the North West face disruption this morning as rail drivers begin a strike. Trains stopped from midnight in the first of five planned strike days. Irish Rail workers argue they haven’t got a pay rise since 2008 – and they’re looking for 3.75 per cent a…
Region gearing up for busy Easter travel weekend
This weekend is set to be one of the busiest travel times of the year as people take to the roads, rail and air to get to their destinations. Gardai throughout the North West will be out in force to ensure a safe weekend for all. It’s the first weekend…
Service on Sligo/Dublin rail line hit by Bus Eireann dispute this morning
Service on the Sligo/Dublin rail line has been hit by industrial action this morning. Tens of thousands of public transport passengers have been left stranded throughout the country as the Bus Éireann strike has spread to Irish Rail and Dublin Bus. Pickets by workers from all three CIE firms are…
Services hit on Sligo/Dublin rail line due to bus strike
Train services between Sligo and Dublin are being hit because of the Bus Eireann strike. There will be limited services on intercity trains between Dublin and several counties including Sligo, Limerick, Galway, Sligo and Waterford. While there will be no services on Cork commuter trains or on lines between Waterford and…
Sligo councillors support rail network link to Northern Ireland
Sligo county councillors have unanimously given their support to the idea of a rail network linking Northern Ireland with Sligo and Donegal. The proposal was made at a council meeting by Independent Councillor Declan Bree. He says it’s now accepted that rail has a huge role to play as an…