Ireland’s cross-border Enterprise service is set for the biggest overhaul of its seventy-five-year history. Authorities in the Republic of Ireland and in the UK-administered Northern Ireland have agreed…
Official from Irish Railways, Iarnród Éireann, have had their first view of a completed X’trapolis commuter rail car. The unveiling was last week at Alstom’s Chorzów facility near…
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), and the Latvian company DIGAS have entered into a contractual agreement aimed at transforming a diesel freight locomotive into one that runs on hydrogen…
With record investment in the Republic of Ireland’s rail network under the aegis of a National Development Plan, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) is currently undertaking a wide range…
With the imminent commencement of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, Ireland and France are taking progressive steps towards introducing a collaborative “Sail & Rail” ticket option…
Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) has signed contract with Alstom for the installation of ETCS Level 1 and Smartlock Interlocking for Irish Rail’s Cork Area commuter rail this week.
Ireland’s rail network suffers from significant deficiencies, including inadequate coverage, low service frequencies, and slower speeds compared to similar rail systems. That’s one of the main conclusions of…
The rolling stock formely used for the Caledonian Sleeper, the overnight service between London and Scotland, has found a new home. In an exciting development for railway enthusiasts,…
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…
To promote sustainable travel between the two countries, Ireland and France plan to launch a ticket that combines French and Irish trains with a ferry ticket. It is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…