The works will also include the creation of a bus set-down/interchange facility and 10 bicycle parking spaces with an associated shelter.

Ian Walsh was found dead at his home in Carrick-on-Suir on August 4th.

Mr Maher previously raised this issue after people were left with a long walk in the rain after Bruce Springsteen’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh concert last year due to a lack of transport options.

Woodbrook, located between Shankill in Co Dublin and Bray in Co Wicklow, is the first new station in 15 years.

Residents of Ballyrichard More near Midleton are calling for a new bridge to enable them to cross the railway. Amy Campbell reports.

Cork City Council reporter Amy Campbell says the new corporate plan prioritises development of the docklands, expansion of public transport, and more housing

The application submitted by Iarnród Éireann requested permission to provide an additional 46 parking spaces at Millstreet train station, including seven for EV charging stations.

The court heard Cullen caused €60,914 worth of damage and that Irish Rail has indicated further costs of €40,000 for these incidents alone.

A union spokesperson said his members are at the end of their tether and afraid to go to work in the morning, because there are certain trains they don’t want to travel on.

The rail operator dealt with hundreds of incidents of deliberate damage in 2024 with train windows smashed in and lights broken.

Woodbrook station, which is located between Bray and Shankill, will open to the public on August 10th.

Rokas Kalytis (24) pleaded guilty to counts of criminal damage on dates between January 2020 and May 2022

Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that there will be four special trains for those travelling to Dublin on July 5th

The electrification of Cork’s commuter rail service is one of a number of key investments in the Irish recovery and resilience plan included in the second payment request for €115.5m under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Grace Boland has called for a joined-up approach to Dublin's concert transport, and said that people should not be left stranded after concerts due to a lack of public transport.

Records released under freedom of information laws suggest that drugs are regularly being openly abused on train services, with children even observed smoking cannabis on the Dart in January of last year.

Labour Party TD for Cork North Central, Eoghan Kenny, has said that due to the “special” nature of the championship match, there is an increased demand on rail services, leading to his call for additional trains to and from Limerick Junction.

Flagship measures include an investment to support the electrification of railways in the Cork metropolitan area.

New figures show a total of 158 collisions involving trains were recorded last year

Adjustments, Irish Rail said, are being introduced as part of the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) latest "fares determination”.

Major changes are on the way for rail users in the Dublin area and beyond

A spokesperson for Irish Rail told The Echo that the organisation is continuously working to “enhance accessibility” at stations across Cork.

The accident occurred when a freight train used for carrying timber crashed into an empty passenger train

Iarnród Éireann CEO upbeat on plans for the Cork network. 

The Cork Area Commuter Rail programme will deliver increased train capacity and frequency, providing for more connected communities and a more sustainable transport network.

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe announced this week that Ireland has submitted its second payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

The works will see 4.2km of track fully replaced from Connolly Station through to Pearse Station.

Customers are advised to check before travelling on Intercity, DART and Commuter trains, as there may be schedule alterations throughout this time on each day.

It features high visibility, proactive patrols of LUAS and DART services and eight Intercity Iarnród Éireann services

A general election candidate has hit out at Irish Rail for their recent decision to write to pre-booked passengers suggesting they wait for later trains due to overcrowding on booked services

The rail operator said 1,154 people had been in contact with them to complain with a decision ultimately taken to revert to the old arrangements.

Services will not run between the stations on Saturday and Sunday to allow essential works to take place 

The application, lodged with Cork County Council, requests permission to provide an additional 46 spaces at the station and, if successful, will see works begin late next year.

In August, Irish Rail warned customers that departure times were proposed to change on many Dart, Northern Commuter, and Maynooth Commuter services.

Iarnród Éireann announced it would be returning to its pre-August timetable after changes made to its schedule caused major disruption.

Engineering works are due to take place between Mallow and Cork and between Limerick Junction and Charleville and service alterations and amendments will be in place throughout the day on Saturday.

Mr Kenny explained that the timing changes “were too ambitious“

Fine Gael Deputy Alan Farrell said Irish Rail "must do better" for commuters.

Iarnród Éireann has announced reduced timetables to facilitate the works, which have the potential to treble existing service frequency.

A new timetable comes into effect tomorrow. 

The Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) said it had received 67 reports since the beginning of 2022 about brake failures, noise pollution, bridge safety, and overcrowded services.

An upgraded rail route connecting Cork with Limerick and Galway, half hourly intercity services, the halving of the time it takes to travel by train from Cork to Dublin and the electrification of a significant segment of the rail network were among the highlights of the finalised report which comes with a €32 billion price tag and a 2050 delivery deadline

Irish Rail said bins in train stations may contain broken glass, dirty nappies and rotten food.

Representatives from Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group attended a special event at the station to mark the completion of the works.

Bride, Lucy Kelly from Kilmichael and Groom, Tadgh Dennehy from Cork city exchanged vows on Sunday and opted for a more unusual way to travel to their big day.

Social Democrats councillor Liam Quaide told The Echo that the Midleton to Youghal greenway is near completion and will bring significant benefits to the region in the form of active travel and tourism appeal.

The works will impact services between Belfast and Lisburn from July 3rd to August 25th

The incident occurred on the 4pm train from Dublin to Cork.

The next phase is set to deliver eight new commuter rail stations across the Cobh, Midleton and Mallow lines, among other elements.

It comes following concerns over capacity at the station were raised a recent meeting of Cork City Council.