The Irish government has approved funding for the purchase by Irish Rail of 90 new train carriages from Alstom. They will be used in the Greater Dublin Area and potentially also on the Cork Commuter...Read more
Alstom signed a ten-year framework agreement with Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail (IE) for up to 750 new electric and battery-electric rail cars for the Dublin RER. The first order consists of 19 of the...Read more
Irish national railway operator Iarnród Éireann is continuing the modernisation of diesel trains. It will introduce the refurbished vehicles with new power packs. These diesel trains could be also converted into the hybrid multiple units...Read more
The Government of Ireland will invest 1 billion euros in the development of the country’s rail infrastructure. It is planned to replace tracks, improve signalling and safety on rails. This amount will be allocated within...Read more
Ireland’s Ministry for Transport, Tourism and Sport has approved the creation of a new National Train Control Centre. It will enable the expansion of rail services in the island country. The new facility will be...Read more
The Irish national rail operator Iarnród Éireann has initiated the procurement process for up to 600 electric and battery-electric powered carriages. The company intends to purchase at least 250 trains in order to replace the...Read more