Irish Rail services in Dublin SUSPENDED due to ‘incident on the line' as warning issued to M50 users over motorway crash
Hundreds of commuters in north Dublin are expected to be hit with delays as Irish Rail confirmed the service will terminate on the line at an earlier stop than normal.
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It is understood services have been stopped due to a tragic incident.
Irish Rail confirmed staff are on site.
Services have been suspended between Skerries and Malahide.
The 06:25 Drogheda to Pearse service has terminated in Skerries.
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However, services are continuing to operate between Dundalk/Drogheda and Skerries/Malahide/Howth to Bray/Greystones.
Commuters affected by the termination of service this morning have been advised to take use of other forms of public transport.
Dublin Bus will be honouring Irish Rail tickets in the affected area.
An Irish Rail spokesperson said: "Services remain suspended between Skerries/Malahide due to an incident on the line.
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"Staff are currently on site. Services operating between: Dundalk/Drogheda and Skerries Malahide/Howth to Bray/Greystones.
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"Dublin Bus is honouring rail tickets in the affected area."
Meanwhile, a collision on the M50 caused traffic chaos this morning.
The crash occurred at the J07 Lucan headed northbound, impacting the hard shoulder.
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The collision has now been cleared but congestion remains across the M50 this morning.
Headed northbound traffic is sitting between J9 Red Cow and J7 M50/N4.
Also northbound congestion is sitting between J17 M50/M11 and J14 Dun Laoghaire.
And again northbound traffic has accumulated between J10 Ballymount and J7 M50/N4.
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Congestion has also built around the M1 Off-Slip, J2.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned this morning: "Some delays to your journey may occur.
"When approaching the congestion location, drive with caution and reduce your speed."
Traffic bosses have warned motorists that the Jack Lynch Tunnel is set to close tonight.
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The busy tunnel will close at 9pm tonight and will remain closed until 4am.
The tunnel headed southbound will be impacted by the closure.
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Commuters have been warned of the delays
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