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DART to be extended to Kilcock as new Depot location announced
Public consultation launched by Iarnród Éireann Iarnród Éireann has today confirmed the extension of DART services to Kilcock Station in Co Kildare and launched a public consultation on an updated location for the new DART+ Depot. West of Kilcock – the new proposed location of the DART+ Depot With the new proposed location of the...
More than 90% satisfied with their most recent TFI journey
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published the Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2025 showing that overall public trust in Ireland’s public transport system remains strong. Report findings The findings build on last year’s publication in which more than eight in ten passengers reported positive sentiment toward the TFI Network, and more than 90% said they...
Third Order of DART carriages to replace original carriages brings total DART Fleet Investment to €670 million
The Department of Transport has funded an order for a further 100 new energy-efficient DART carriages, which will fully replace the original fleet in service since the DART first opened in 1984. This follows two previous orders in recent years for new DART trains, and brings the total Government investment in new electric-powered DART trains...
Iarnród Éireann revised national timetable into operation from 14 Dec
Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that a new national timetable comes into operation from Sunday 14th December. The new timetable has been approved by the National Transport Authority, with minor time changes to services on a number of routes. While most services see little to no change, customers are advised to check times for any...
Judicial Review on DART+ Coastal North lifted
Judicial Review Proceedings Resolved Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that judicial review proceedings against DART+ Coastal North have been struck out at the High Court today. Agreement has been reached outside of court that is to the satisfaction of both parties. The Railway Order for DART+ Coastal North, which was approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in...
Luas Finglas Railway Order Application granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) today welcomed the grant of a Railway Order (planning permission) by An Coimisiún Pleanála for Luas Finglas. The Railway Order application was submitted on 15th November 2024. Improved connectivity in North Dublin Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien welcomed the decision, highlighting its significance for sustainable...
Sustainable transport use on the rise across Irish cities, Cordon Reports finds
The latest Cordon reports, published today by the National Transport Authority (NTA), shows continued growth in the numbers of people using sustainable modes of transport. Conducted in November 2024, the surveys analysed traffic and passenger movements over a 12-hour period, in Galway, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, and along the M50 in Dublin. The reports offer a...
Accessibility Upgrade at Clongriffin Dart Station – New Lift Installation Underway
Following recent land acquisition by the Land Development Agency (LDA), the National Transport Authority (NTA) is leading on a project to improve the accessibility and safety at Clongriffin Dart Station. The improvements will see a new lift on the east side of the station next to Baldoyle, to be replaced within the existing lift core...
Revised Autumn Timetable for Dublin Rail Services from 22nd September
Iarnród Éireann will introduce a revised Autumn timetable for DART and Dublin Commuter services from Monday 22nd September to Sunday 14th December 2025, to reflect the impact of seasonal leaf fall on rail services. While it is the first time an Autum timetable has been implemented on Ireland’s rail network, Iarnród Éireann will join railways...