Transport investigators revealed that railway staff narrowly avoided being struck by an approaching train due to insufficient sighting distance for the driver.

Irish Rail has warned of delays up to 90 minutes on Dublin services due to a signalling issue. Commuters are advised to expect significant disruptions to their journeys.

Iarnród Éireann has issued an apology after an Irish language typo was discovered on a sign at Galway city's Ceannt Station, stating that the sign will be corrected promptly.

Incidents including sexual assaults of women and children on trains have been reported to Irish Rail. In response, the Department of Transport is actively progressing work to establish a dedicated transport security force.

Irish Rail has submitted a planning application for the second of eight new railway stations in Cork, which will include approximately 300 car parking spaces.

Officials from Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and the National Transport Authority were questioned by the Public Accounts Committee regarding a €50 million loss incurred on a new train traffic management system.

A €50 million IT project for Irish Rail has failed, with the contractor citing insufficient project scope specification. The failure could impact future spending on rail expansion plans due to the significant financial loss.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is delaying a decision on a failed Irish Rail IT project, resulting in a cost of €100,000 per week to taxpayers.

Continuing concerns have been raised about an IT project for the Irish rail network, with Minister Darragh O’Brien acknowledging the need for a new traffic management system but expressing dissatisfaction with the project's delivery.

Irish Rail is facing accusations of carrying out works 'illegally' in Limerick, despite a refusal from the local council.

Sligo County Council is urging Irish Rail to introduce an early morning rail service to accommodate students and commuters, citing a severe accommodation shortage in the north-west town.

Irish Rail announced further disruptions to services over the bank holiday weekend as DART works resume, with extra services planned to accommodate major events in the capital.

Irish Rail has defended its Dart services after an estimated 35,000 people flocked to Howth over the weekend, leading to long queues and public complaints.

A Louth councillor has voiced strong criticism against Irish Rail, describing their response to concerns about parking at Dundalk station as "insulting." The issue highlights ongoing frustrations with local infrastructure and public services.

Irish Rail is increasing security measures following a surge in passenger complaints detailing drug use, racial abuse, and drunken behavior on its services. This decision comes after reports, including an incident of a man smoking crack at Sandycove, highlighted the need for enhanced safety.

Irish Rail has issued a warning that Rosslare Europort in County Wexford may soon be forced to turn away ships due to ongoing capacity constraints at the port.

There are plans for a new depot to house a fleet of up to 750 new Dart carriages, and provide more than 100 new jobs for maintenance staff.

Irish Rail says knock-on delays can also be expected to all services in the city centre due to congestion on the line.

Irish Rail services carried a record number of passengers last year, according to figures released by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Passengers on the Sligo rail line have raised concerns over missing roofs, longer journey times, and the removal of catering services. Critics argue that the route is being neglected compared to other Irish rail networks.

Irish Rail believes that reopening a derelict station in County Louth 'makes a lot of sense,' indicating potential plans for its revitalization.

Irish Rail has expressed regret and embarrassment over errors in Irish language signage erected at a station in Galway, the Republic's first official bilingual city. The company stated that the signs will be corrected as soon as possible.

More than 200 incidents of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been reported to Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) over the past decade, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.

Irish Rail is planning a four-track expansion of the country's busiest railway line between Dublin Connolly and Malahide, aiming to increase capacity and reliability, with public consultation scheduled for later this year.

The National Transport Authority has commissioned an independent review into an abandoned rail traffic management system project that incurred a total cost of €50 million.

A second leak has been discovered entering the River Liffey in Dublin, near the Samuel Beckett Bridge, though its source is reportedly unrelated to a previous Irish Rail leak.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is reviewing Irish Rail's proposal to terminate a contract for a delayed IT system. The authority is also expected to inform an Oireachtas committee that public transport demand is currently exceeding supply.

While the majority of Irish rail services are equipped with air-conditioning, older Darts and some commuter trains still rely on open windows for temperature regulation, according to a report.

Irish Rail has deemed an early morning Longford–Sligo rail service feasible but stated that its implementation is currently stalled due to a lack of funding.

Irish Rail has cautioned that 'further major delays are inevitable' on its traffic management system, following a €50 million write-off of software that failed testing, with no clear date for contract fulfillment.

Oireachtas committees are set to investigate the cost overruns and eventual scrapping of a €50 million IT system for Ireland's rail network, once dubbed the 'brain of the railway.' The project, which faced initial testing problems, could incur additional costs of up to €800,000 per month.

Diesel has been leaking into Dublin's River Liffey from an Irish Rail fuel storage facility for over a year, with the issue discovered in March 2025 but remaining unfixed.

Ireland's Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has ordered an independent review into a €36 million railway IT system project, expressing dissatisfaction with its progress and concerns over potential cost overruns.

Irish Rail is set to introduce an additional morning service from Drogheda to Dublin starting next week, which will include stops at several stations before arriving at Dublin Connolly just before 7:10 AM.

Irish Rail has confirmed that significant works will lead to partial suspensions of the Red Luas line and Dart services over the Easter weekend, causing changes to scheduled services.

Thousands of hours lost on lines countrywide across two years, records show

The owners of a property backing on to the northern rail line in Malahide, Co Dublin, dispute High Court claims that an outbuilding in their rear garden caused a recent embankment collapse following heavy rainfall, which briefly disrupted Dart services.

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) carried a record number of passengers last year, prompting the company to solicit stories from commuters about their experiences with overcrowded trains.

Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for witnesses following significant graffiti damage, estimated at €45,000, to Irish Rail carriages.

Irish Rail services connecting Dublin and Munster have been affected following an incident, leading to line closures and emergency services attending the scene.

Passengers on Irish Rail intercity services are calling for the reinstatement of tea-trolley and catering services, which have not resumed since their suspension in 2020. Currently, only select routes offer refreshments, leaving many commuters without options.

While anti-social behavior incidents on public transport in Ireland fell last year, public perception still indicates it remains a significant issue, with Irish Rail reporting the highest number of incidents.

A new Irish Rail project is set to recommend the addition of new tracks and improved train frequency on the busy northside line between Dublin Connolly and Malahide to alleviate congestion.

The expansion of Ireland's rail network is at risk after recent testing revealed that a €50 million IT project by Irish Rail is not suitable for rollout.

Irish Rail has initiated legal action against Tipperary County Council concerning an order to remove a signal mast situated next to a protected structure. The railway company is challenging the council's directive regarding the placement of the mast.

Irish Rail is reportedly seeking to end its contract with an IT company due to flaws in key network safety features, with approximately €30 million already spent on the project, though the final decision rests with the National Transport Authority.

Wednesday's news highlights include a report on data centers that did not examine household bills, significant delays on Irish Rail, and an anticipation of even hotter weather.

Irish Rail has committed to building a new shelter at a busy rail interchange in Mayo, addressing infrastructure needs for passengers.

Irish Rail has reported 31 incidents at level crossings so far this year, with 11 of them resulting in injury to individuals or damage to the crossing infrastructure.

Irish Rail has dismissed rumors that its new Darts carriages are too big for tunnels, clarifying that while the roll-out is delayed, it is unrelated to their size.

DART services in Dublin experienced delays this afternoon, while Irish Rail announced plans to provide additional services to accommodate a busy weekend of events in Phoenix Park, St Anne’s Park, and the Aviva Stadium.

A Dáil committee chairman has criticized Ireland's rail traffic management system, which has incurred over €31 million in costs without delivery, significantly exceeding its initial €19.5 million budget.

Irish Rail collected over €15 million in parking fees and clamped nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the past two years.

Sean Sweeney, the director of Ireland's long-delayed MetroLink rail project, is set to step down from his €550,000-a-year role, which he took up less than two years ago.

There is “reduced capacity” on a series of services as a result according to Irish Rail.

Irish Rail and CIÉ sought injunction against couple who they allege had ‘very significant’ outbuilding constructed on CIÉ-owned land

Some residents in Blackrock and neighbouring areas are not convinced by a proposed solution from Irish Rail to defend against future floods