Dublin rail services suspended after incident on the line, while M50 crash causing delays
North Dublin rail services have been suspended this morning due to an incident on the line.
Irish Rail have warned passengers that its rail service has been suspended between Skerries and Malahide as a result of an incident on the line.
Customers can expect several hours of closure. Rail users are advised to avoid travel or to make alternative arrangements.
Irish rail said on X that Dublin Bus will honour tickets in the affected area.
There has also been a crash on the M50 northbound this morning which may cause delays for commuters.
The crash took place on the there M50 Northbound at J7 Lucan has been cleared but is still causing delays.
More to follow…
Heavy traffic on the M50
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