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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Watch horror moment car gets trapped on Irish railway crossing after barriers come down before train speeds through
THIS is the horror moment that a car became stuck on an Irish railway crossing before a train sped through it. The 3 Iarnod Eireann have warned people not to take risks at level crossings Credit: Iarnrod Eireann 3 Today marks International Level Crossing Awareness Day Credit: Iarnrod Eireann In the hopes of making it out the other side, the Panicked, the The car is left stranded in the middle of the crossing. Irish Read more in Irish news To accommodate pedestrians and traffic, sections of the track are guarded by rails which come down to stop traffic entering onto the railway lines when a train is about to pass through. There are also flashing lights and beeping noises to alert those on the road. Drivers, However, that is not always the case and some people take risks. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN But railway bosses at Iarnrod Eireann are now hosting Shock vid shows hero cops pull driver from car just SECONDS before its obliterated by speeding train on level crossing On International Level Crossing Day, they have reminded people of some important messages regarding the traffic stops. Iarnrod Eireann said: "Trying to save some journey time, could cost you, paying for damage or paying with injury. "Always obey level crossing warning signs and lights." RISKY DRIVING CRACKDOWN Awareness day comes as it's been announced that up to six stationary speed cameras will be placed at level crossings in an effort to crack down on risky driving. The Iarnrod Eireann said the devices are designed to be easily moved and can be installed dependant on driver behaviour. The cameras issue an automatic €160 fine for speeding and €80 for breaking a red light. Railway bosses said the aim of the new camera plan is to "enhance safety for rail and road users alike, including pedestrians and cyclists, by deterring risk-taking at chosen locations". So far this year alone, 11 incidents at level crossings have resulted in people being injured or the crossing being damaged. 3 The car became trapped on the train tracks as the barriers closed Credit: x
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
No firm plans to build second train station in Drogheda, says Transport Minister
The news will come as a blow to the thousands of commuters buying new homes along the new Northern Cross PANCR route and Ballymakenny Road areas. However the only bright hope is the State will review it if the population in the town continues to grow. Local politicians had been pushing for a second station with park and ride facilities in the and especially since a Bridge or tunnel will have to be built across the Dublin-Belfast rail line to connect the new PANCR route with the docks. Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien delivered the bad news to new Louth Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly in reply to a parliamentary question last week, She had asked for a new second train station for the town to be built complete with parking facilities. Such a facility would take a huge amount of traffic away from the town centre, reducing congestion as people rush to and from McBride Train Station on the Dublin road for their daily commute. Minister O'Brien said; "! am currently unaware of plans for a new train station on the north side of Drogheda, though this can be kept under review as the population changes. "An additional station would require funding and would have to secure relevant approvals required under the Infrastructure Guidelines. Iarnrod Eireann will engage with any parties proposing a new station and my Department will continue to keep me informed of this issue." There was some good news however on the commuter front from the Junior Transport Minister Sean Canney. He told local Sinn Fein TD Joanna Byrne that new train carriages ordered by Iarnrod Eireann as part of the DART+ Programme have started arriving into Ireland and are undergoing testing. The new battery electric DART trains will start entering service between Dublin and Drogheda next year , replacing the diesel trains and providing Drogheda passengers with a modern DART service for the first time. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more The Minister also confirmed that the DART+Coastal North project will extend overhead electric wires from Malahide to Drogheda along with other infrastructure improvements. This will increase rail capacity between Drogheda and Dublin from 4,800 to 8,800 passengers per direction per hour, thereby serving the growing population along the route. Mr Canny said a Railway Order for DART+Coastal North was lodged with An Bord Pleanala in July, 2024 and following this submission, a statutory public consultation period closed in October,2024. The project is now awaiting a decision from An Bord Pleanala.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
May bank holiday warning for thousands of Irish train passengers with ‘major works and line closures'
THOUSANDS of Irish Rail passengers have been issued a major warning ahead of the upcoming May bank holiday weekend. This weekend marks May Day with a 2 Iarnrod Eireann announced major weekend changes Credit: Alamy But because of the event, On top of that, major Irish Rail has issued an alert to passengers in advance of the disruptions. This means that those planning to use public transport over the long weekend can make alternative plans. Read more in Travel According to Irish Rail, the DART will not operate between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones. The Dublin commuter service operates a coastal route from Greystones, Co But a large portion of the service will now not be in operation across the long weekend. Irish Rail pointed to "major works" as the reason behind the disruption. Most read in News Travel But they said that services between Grand Canal Dock and Howth/Malahide will still be operating. And they announced that certain DART stations will be closed from Saturday to Monday. The closed DART stations are Lansdowne Rd, Sandymount, Sydney Parade, Booterstown, and Blackrock. And Seapoint, Salthill and Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Sandycove and Glasthule, and Glenageary will be closed. Also closed are Dalkey, Killiney, Shankill, Bray, Greystones and Kilcoole. Transport chiefs took to Posting on X, formerly "Major Works and line closure. No DART services between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones." But Irish Rail bosses announced that there are alternative options for those who will miss out while the DART is not operating. They said that those who need to take public transport can take the bus. Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland will be accepting valid rail tickets for travel between the closed stations. This means that those travelling from further south on the DART line can take the bus to Grand Canal Dock and head further north from there. 2 Certain stations will be closed Credit: Getty
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
May bank holiday travel chaos to hit Wicklow as Dart stations close
There are fears of travel chaos as Bray station is being closed on Saturday, Sunday, and bank holiday Monday, May 3-5, meaning travellers to the 24th Jazz festival – with a catchment area that extends south into County Wicklow, as well as into South County Dublin – are being limited to the bus routes or using private transport. Last year, a shuttle bus service operated as there were late shows scheduled over the weekend for the festival at Mermaid Arts Centre. However, this is not the case this year as there are no late night shows. Instead, festival organisers have advised concertgoers attending shows at Mermaid Arts Centre and Bray Town Hall, that there is free evening parking available underground at Bray Civic Plaza (behind the council buildings). Meanwhile, Iarnrod Eireann has advised that due to engineering works between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones will mean the following service alterations and amendments will occur: There will be no Dart services between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones. Dart services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Howth/Malahide. The following Dart stations will be closed: Lansdowne Rd, Sandymount, Sydney Parade, Booterstown, Blackrock, Seapoint, Salthill and Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove and Glasthule, Glenageary, Dalkey, Killiney, Shankill, Bray, Greystones and Kilcoole. Dublin Bus/Go-Ahead Ireland will accept valid rail tickets for travel between closed stations. The engineering works will also impact the Rosslare services, whereby bus transfers will operate directly from Dublin Connolly to Wicklow, and a second bus transfer will run from Dun Laoghaire to Bray, Greystones and Wicklow. For details on Rosslare train times, go to
