Busy autumn full of line improvement works for Irish Rail
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 of rail projects. RailTech summarises the line...Read more
New step towards a combined Franco-Irish “sail & rail” ticket
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 set to debut in 2024.Read more
Alstom to provide ETCS for Irish Rail’s Cork Area commuter rail
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.Read moreAll Island Strategic Rail Review: Ireland develops roadmap to better rail
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 All Island Strategic Rail Review published...Read more
Irish railway project takes Scottish sleeper cars
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 Connemara Railway Project has taken delivery...Read more
Irish governments greenlights purchase of new battery trains
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 moreIreland and France work on single combined rail-ferry ticket
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 said to be available by the summer...Read more
Alstom to supply Dublin with battery and electric trains
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
Hybrid conversion of diesel trains in Ireland
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
Ireland to invest 1 billion euros in rail infrastructure
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 to open National Train Control Centre in 2024
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