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Prohibition of e-Scooters on Public Transport for safety reasons announced
Public transport operators are to prohibit the carriage of e-scooters for safety reasons and to help prevent the risk of combustion on board buses and trains. This includes those that can be folded or carried, according to a guidance document published today by the National Transport Authority (NTA). E-scooters, not e-bikes or mobility scooters- restricted...
Minister unveils special wrapped DART to mark iconic service’s anniversary
Iarnród Éireann today unveiled a special-livery DART to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic Dublin rail service, featuring some of the momentous events in Dublin and Irish life over the past four decades. 40 years of an iconic service From Bosco to Brexit, and the Millennium milk bottle to Marriage Equality, the images and...
DART+ Coastal North Railway Order application lodged with An Bord Pleanála to bring DART to Drogheda
The extension of the DART to Drogheda, serving expanding communities along the Coast from Dublin, took a significant step forward today when Iarnród Éireann lodged a Railway Order application with An Bord Pleanála to seek permission to extend the electrified DART network from Malahide to Drogheda MacBride Station. Increased passenger capacity The project will significantly...
12% increase in rail passenger numbers recorded in Annual Rail Census
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today published its annual Rail Census Report, which shows a 12% increase in passenger numbers recorded on the day of the census. The Rail Census Report The Rail Census Report is key for understanding passenger trends for future planning for the Irish rail network, highlighting the extensive reach of...
Combination of summer events set to place pressure on public transport on last weekend of June
Customers advised to: Plan ahead and leave extra time for journeys Book in advance where possible Consider all accommodation and transport options Dublin is set to come alive this month thanks to an impressive range of concerts, festivals and sporting events that are due to take place during June. While these events provide a great...
Proposed new rail timetable published for public consultation
DART and Commuter times to change, and feedback sought on options for Northern Commuter / Enterprise Broombridge stop proposed to be added to all Sligo line services to connect with Luas Green Line More Intercity Train train services for Galway, Waterford, Dublin, Belfast, and Cork Commuter network. More Intercity train services to/from Galway and Waterford...
Opening Statement to the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts on 2nd May 2024
Cathaoirleach, Committee members, thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee today to assist you in your examination of the National Transport Authority’s Financial Statements for 2022. As requested by the Committee’s Secretariat we have furnished some information in advance. To assist in answering your questions I am accompanied by three colleagues from...
TFI Public Transport Network Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023 published
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today published the results of its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2023. 83% of passengers had a positive sentiment towards TFI services The survey, of more than 6,000 transport users shows, eight in ten people or a total of 83% of passengers, had a positive sentiment towards services on...
NTA Publishes Fares Plan
80% of fares remain unchanged €2 TFI-90 fare to continue Reduced monthly tickets for commuters TFI 90 Minute Fare Most of the discounted Leap fares introduced in 2022, including the €2 TFI 90-minute fare in Dublin, are to remain in place, according to the National Transport Authority (NTA) Fares Determination for Public Service Obligation (PSO)...