Major ‘don't turn up' warning for Irish Rail passengers as some services sold out ahead of busy weekend
Thousands are expected to travel to Dublin this Sunday as Cork and Tipperary meet in the All-Ireland Hurling Final at
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Thousands of fans are set to take to Croke Park this weekend for the All-Ireland Hurling Final
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And Irish Rail have issued a major warning to passengers attending the game
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Throw-in time for the highly-anticipated match is scheduled for 3.30pm with demand for transport into the capital already at peak levels.
And
The company is now advising supporters not to show up at stations without a pre-booked ticket as boarding will not be possible without one.
Passengers must
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In a statement, travel bosses said: 'Iarnród Éireann is operating additional services throughout the day, many of which are now sold out.
'If you're travelling with us on Intercity services to the All-Ireland Final, please do not turn up without a pre-booked ticket.
'You must travel on the specific train you've booked both to and from the match, as your ticket won't be valid for any other service.'
Irish Rail said they announced this measure to manage capacity and ensure safety and comfort for all passengers.
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They added: 'Please remember, alcohol is strictly prohibited on our services and will be removed by security teams.
'As there are limited spaces available at Cork and Tipperary station car parks, getting dropped to the station is advised where possible. '
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NEW STATION PLANS
Meanwhile, commuters are set for a major boost as Irish Rail has introduced plans for a new train station in the Cabra area of
The new station is set to provide rail access for up to 26,000 people living within one km of the station and Irish Rail will commence work on their planning application in early 2026.
If the plan is approved, the construction of the new station at Cabra will be delivered together with the Dart+ programme works.
It is funded by the
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As part of the Dart+ South West project, a new station at Heuston West is also proposed to be built, connecting commuters to the south and west of the country, including
Currently, this line serves the services between Newbridge, Hazelhatch and Celbridge, and Dublin Connolly and Grand Canal Dock.
The Cabra station can also offer interchange opportunities for
Speaking at the campaign's launch for the new station, the Irish Rail Chief Executive Jim Meade said: "The provision of this new station at Cabra demonstrates the power of public consultation.
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"The public spoke and we listened. This station will provide excellent connectivity for the residents of Cabra.
"The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail connected.
"This is about to change and change for the better."
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