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The National Transport Authority is a fast paced, dynamic, growing organisation. We are currently involved in the implementation of a number of exciting major projects including the BusConnects programme, MetroLink, DART+, new public transport services, as well as the technology that supports Leap Card, Real Time Passenger Information and the move to cashless payments for...
NTA to Introduce New TFI Route 365 Bus Service along Waterford-Carlow corridor
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today announced the introduction of TFI Route 365, a new bus service serving communities between Waterford and Carlow. This follows the recent withdrawal by Expressway of the commercial service, Route 4. This new service will commence on Sunday, 24 May 2026. Background and Service Withdrawal Impact Following Expressway’s announcement,...
Plans for new Navan Railway published
Emerging Preferred Route Announced for Navan Railway Iarnród Éireann has published the Emerging Preferred Route for the new Navan Railway, set to provide direct DART services between Dublin City Centre and Navan, the largest town in Ireland not currently on the passenger rail network. Project Overview and Key Features The new 34 kilometre electrified route...
National Transport Authority Celebrates 150th Smarter Travel Mark Award
The National Library of Ireland presented 150th Smarter Travel Mark The National Transport Authority (NTA), alongside Minister of State at the Department of Transport Séan Canney, today marked a major milestone in Ireland’s journey towards more sustainable and active travel with the presentation of the 150th Smarter Travel Mark. The National Library of Ireland has...
Smarter Travel Student Awards 2026 Winners Announced (Gallery)
Smarter Travel Student Awards 2026 Winners Announced The National Transport Authority (NTA) today announced the winners of the Smarter Travel Student Awards 2026 at a ceremony in Dublin’s Lighthouse Cinema, celebrating the creativity and innovation of students shaping the future of sustainable public transport in Ireland. Student Innovation and Sustainable Commuting Students from partner campuses...
Publication of Galway and Waterford Shopper Surveys confirms majority of people visiting our city centres arrive by sustainable transport and active travel
Publication of Final City Shopper Surveys The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published the final 2 Surveys in its suite of City Shopper Surveys. These new Surveys for Galway and Waterford provide insights into travel behaviour and spending patterns in the retail core of each city and compliment previously published surveys in Dublin, Cork and...
NTA launches Bike Week 2026
Bike Week 2026 from Saturday, 09 May to Sunday, 17 May The National Transport Authority (NTA) is excited to announce the launch of Bike Week 2026, taking place from Saturday, 09 May to Sunday, 17 May. This annual event celebrates the many benefits of cycling with hundreds of events scheduled nationwide. From family-friendly activities to adaptive...
NTA and AsIAm launch campaign to improve accessibility for the Autism community on the TFI network
The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Ireland’s Autism Charity, AsIAm, have re-launched a campaign to promote the “Prepare Me AsIAm for Public Transport” initiative. This aims to enhance accessibility and ease of use for Autistic people and their families across the Transport for Ireland Network. As I Am – Transport for Ireland . Access to...
New Contactless Payment Option Rolled Out on TFI Local Link Galway
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that TFI Local Link Galway is the latest Local Link service to introduce contactless card payments, giving passengers greater flexibility and convenience when paying for their journeys. Passengers travelling on TFI Local Link Galway services can now simply tap on using their debit or credit card, or choose mobile payment...