Irish Rail

Career route offers an alternative to those either not interested in or unsuited to university, and those who want to work and earn at the same time

Changes to Irish Rail service arose from ‘overly ambitious’ journey times in previously announced timetable

Provision for hourly Belfast service and reduced time for commuter journeys were central aspects of congestion

Changes to be introduced from Monday ‘to assist in improving punctuality for customers’

Demand for ISL courses has accelerated in recent years, leading to a shortage of teachers for the language

Number of level crossings in north Dublin could be lowered for up to 30 minutes in any given hour, Sutton hotel meeting is told

Development that originally had €148m budget could now cost €188m, report by C&AG suggests

Prohibition on transporting the scooters on buses, trams and trains to come into effect from October

Operator says 99.9% of services ran without major delays as some 1,800 passengers see money returned in 18-month period

New timetable features additional inter-city and local services as well as changes to Dart and other commuter services

Plans involve new 200km/h trains, more frequent services and a significant expansion of the Dart to Kildare – assuming there are no leaves on the track

Passengers who were entitled to free travel as infants when some of these extensions were first proposed may be eligible for free travel as pensioners by the time they finally arrive

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan hails recommendations of study as ‘the most ambitious vision for rail in a century’

An Bord Pleanála grants permission for €1 billion Dart+ West spur 14 months after original deadline

Changes follow public consultation which saw passengers opt for longer wait in return for trains serving Grand Canal Dock instead of ending at Connolly

Unnamed employee made insurance claim in 2014 after encountering mental health difficulties following a back injury

Public transport semi-State warns of pensions ‘cloud’ despite surplus

Dublin Commuter Zone initiative due in September will not be implemented until January at the earliest

The Dart+ programme is set to expand the network and at least double commuter capacity on the existing lines which currently run from Malahide to Greystones

Four generations of a Wisconsin family are among tourists at Kent Station in Cork waiting to board a train to Dublin

Translink is set to commence major phase of works connected with new Belfast Grand Central station

Dart services between Howth and Howth Junction suspended and significant traffic delays caused

Coroner records narrative verdict in relation to death of Jessica McLoughlin (40), of Rusheen Ard, Caltragh, on tracks near Ballisodare last June

Bus services are to be realigned alongside upgrades to cycling and pedestrian facilities

Siptu officials and union members at Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and Luas to appear before Oireachtas committee as part of campaign for establishment of dedicated transport policing unit

Vera Aherne (87) sued transport firm over 2018 incident in which she lost a half litre of blood

Funding totalling €165 million towards the scheme announced by Peace Plus programme

Irish Rail reported knock-on delays to some services due to congestion on the lines

Some commuters would be happy to change trains at Wicklow or Greystones in return for a more regular service

The National Transport Authority is looking at plans to end direct rail services to Rosslare

Two separate studies into capacity of Rosslare route would have passengers change trains onto Dart service at Wicklow or Greystones

Locals and visitors are frustrated the scenic walkway in Co Wicklow has been officially closed for more than two years

Pricewatch: A reader had paid for a day’s parking at Dublin’s Heuston Station but after a day trip to Kerry she returned to her car to find it had been clamped

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Just one from many grievances notes ‘three men openly consuming and snorting what is clearly drugs on carriage in open view’

Here are the stories you need to start your day including Irish Rail paid out over €207,000 to former employee last year

There was no voluntary or severance agreement involving any member of senior management in recent years, says rail operator

Status yellow ice warning for entire country in effect until 9am Saturday; snow earlier today caused widespread disruption

NBRU would retain its own identity within the Irish wing of Unite

Union renews push for dedicated transport police as its members across Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and Luas say problems are getting worse