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BreakingNews.ie
28-04-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Irish Rail introduces rail fare and zonal adjustments
Irish Rail is introducing rail fare and zonal adjustments from Monday. Adjustments, Irish Rail said, are being introduced as part of the National Transport Authority's (NTA) latest "fares determination'. Advertisement The move will result in significant changes for commuters, in the northeast, Greater Dublin Area and for those who tag on and off with Leap ePurse Cards. A new Transport for Ireland (TFI) zonal structure will also be introduced. The new Dublin Commuter Zone (DCZ) will replace the Short Hop Zone and will extend significantly further than the Short Hop Zone (SHZ). The DCZ is broken down into Dublin City Zone 1, and then Zones 2, 3 and 4, based on the distance from the city centre. Advertisement As well as changes to fares, this means that ePurse LeapCards will be valid over a wider area and include the Northern Commuter zone: DCZ will increase from the former SHZ limit of Balbriggan to include Gormanston, Laytown and Drogheda. The Western Commuter zone: DCZ will increase from the former SHZ limit of Kilcock to include Enfield, South Western Commuter: DCZ will increase from former SHZ limit of Sallins & Naas to include Newbridge and Kildare. The South Eastern Commuter: DCZ will increase from the former SHZ limit of Kilcoole to include Wicklow and Rathdrum. Fares for several journeys will also change next Monday. Advertisement The changes will apply across adult, young adult/student and child fares. These include single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 3 and 4 will be cut, as will monthly and annual ticket prices for Zone 3 and 4 upon next renewal. Reduced fares to/from Drogheda, Laytown, Enfield, Newbridge, Kildare, Wicklow and Rathdrum. Single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 2 will be either increased or reduced, as will monthly and annual ticket prices for Zone 2 upon next renewal. Advertisement However, there will be increases between Dublin and Balbriggan, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones and Kilcoole, as well as some other intermediate journeys. There will also be reductions between Dublin and Gormanston. Single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for all journeys within Dublin City Zone 1 will be unchanged, as will monthly and annual ticket prices. The daily and weekly Leap cap applies to the Dublin City Zone only. Advertisement The rail operator added that because the Dublin Commuter Zone is now larger, the maximum ePurse fare at tag-on will be higher for all users. The Adult ePurse maximum tag-on will rise from €4 to €7.50, the student/young adult maximum tag-on will go from €2 to €3.75, and the child maximum tag-on will increase from 65c to €3.75. This includes both Dublin and Cork LeapCard ePurse customers while Cork area fares remain unchanged, the Leap ePurse touch-on maximum fare will increase. As a result, all LeapCard ePurse customers are reminded to tag-off at the end of their journey to ensure they are charged the correct price. A number of other changes are also being introduced on Monday affecting the Intercity Luas. A number of ticket types are to be discontinued, including adult, student and child weekly and monthly tickets, and off-peak fares from Drogheda, Laytown, Gormanston, Newbridge and Kildare. Irish Rail said that it will host a number of webinars for commuters to share information about the changes and answer queries. Full details on the new TFI zonal structure and the changes for other TFI operators can be found on the TFI website and full details of the changes can be found on the Irish Rail website.
Irish Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Irish Rail fare changes: Check how journey prices will change in your area
Irish Rail is implementing train fare and zonal adjustments from Monday, resulting in significant changes for commuters across greater Dublin and beyond. The State-owned train provider said the journey price changes are being brought in as part of the National Transport Authority's (NTA) latest 'fares determination'. A new Transport for Ireland zonal structure will come into force. The 'Dublin commuter zone' will replace the 'short hop zone', extending significantly further than its predecessor. The Dublin commuter zone breaks the city and commuter areas as far as Kildare Town, Rathdrum and Navan into four based on proximity to the city centre, mirroring a similar zonal system in place in London. READ MORE Dublin city zone 1 covers the central city and its suburbs, extending past Dublin Airport to Rush and Donabate on the north side and goes as far south as Shankill and Bray in Co Wicklow. Irish Rail said fares will reduce in the areas now part of zones 3 and 4, while there will be a mixture of increases and reductions in zone 2. Routes running between central Dublin and Balbriggan, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins and Naas, as well as between Dublin and Greystones and Kilcoole, will see a rise in fare prices. A Transport for Ireland depiction of a new zonal system that will take effect from Monday. Graphic: Irish Rail There will be a fare reduction between Dublin and Gormanstown, and to and from Drogheda, Laytown, Enfield, Newbridge, Kildare, Wicklow and Rathdrum. Changes will apply across adult, young adult, student and child fares. The daily and weekly leap card fare cap will apply to the Dublin city zone only. Epurse leap cards will be valid across a wider area. As well as changes to fares, this means that ePurse LeapCards will be valid over a wider area and include the Northern Commuter zone: DCZ will increase from the former SHZ limit of Balbriggan to include Gormanston, Laytown and Drogheda. The Western Commuter zone: DCZ will increase from the former SHZ limit of Kilcock to include Enfield, South Western Commuter: DCZ will increase from former SHZ limit of Sallins & Naas to include Newbridge and Kildare. The South Eastern Commuter: DCZ will increase from the former SHZ limit of Kilcoole to include Wicklow and Rathdrum. Fares for several journeys will also change. These include single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 3 and 4 will be cut, as will monthly and annual ticket prices for Zone 3 and 4 upon next renewal. Reduced fares will apply to/from Drogheda, Laytown, Enfield, Newbridge, Kildare, Wicklow and Rathdrum. Single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 2 will be either increased or reduced, as will monthly and annual ticket prices for Zone 2 upon next renewal. However there will be increases between Dublin and Balbriggan, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones and Kilcoole, as well as some other intermediate journeys. Single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for all journeys within Dublin City Zone 1 will be unchanged, as will monthly and annual ticket prices. The daily and weekly Leap cap applies to the Dublin City Zone only. The rail operator added that because the Dublin commuter zone is now larger, the maximum epurse fare at tag-on will be higher for all users. The Adult ePurse maximum tag-on will rise from €4 to €7.50, the student/young adult maximum tag-on will go from €2 to €3.75 and the child maximum tag-on will increase from 65c to €3.75. This includes both Dublin and Cork LeapCard ePurse customers while Cork area fares remain unchanged, the Leap ePurse touch-on maximum fare will increase. As a result, all LeapCard ePurse customers are reminded to tag-off at the end of their journey to ensure they are charged the correct price. Several changes are also being introduced on Monday that affect the intercity Luas. Some rail ticket types are to be discontinued including adult, student and child weekly and monthly tickets, and off-peak fares from Drogheda, Laytown, Gormanston, Newbridge and Kildare.
Dublin Live
24-04-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
Irish Rail announces major changes to fares coming next week
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Irish Rail has announced that there are major changes coming to fares for its services - and it begins on Monday. A new Dublin commuter zone is being introduced as part of the changes. As a result there will be a number of fare changes across the network beginning next week. Irish Rail said: "The new Dublin Commuter Zone will replace the Short Hop Zone, and extend significantly further than the Short Hop Zone (SHZ) also. The Dublin Commuter Zone is broken down into the Dublin City Zone 1, and then Zones 2, 3 and 4, based on distance from Dublin city centre. As well as changes to fares, this means that ePurse LeapCards will now be valid over a greater area." These zone changes include: Northern Commuter – Dublin Commuter Zone will increase from former SHZ limit of Balbriggan to include Gormanston, Laytown and Drogheda Western Commuter - Dublin Commuter Zone will increase from former SHZ limit of Kilcock to include Enfield SouthWestern Commuter - Dublin Commuter Zone will increase from former SHZ limit of Sallins & Naas to include Newbridge and Kildare SouthEastern Commuter - Dublin Commuter Zone will increase from former SHZ limit of Kilcoole to include Wicklow and Rathdrum A lot fares across Dublin are due to change from April 28. An exact, accurate fare calculator for your journey is available at the Irish Rail fare calculator. These changes will entail: Single (ePurse and Cash) and day return (Cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 3 and 4 will be reduced, as will Monthly and Annual ticket prices for Zone 3 and 4 upon next renewal. Reduced fares to/from Drogheda, Laytown, Enfield, Newbridge, Kildare, Wicklow and Rathdrum Single (ePurse and Cash) and day return (Cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 2 will be see a mixture of increases and reductions, as will Monthly and Annual ticket prices for Zone 2 upon next renewal. Increases between Dublin and: Balbriggan, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones and Kilcoole, as well as some other intermediate journeys Reductions between Dublin and Gormanston Single (ePurse and Cash) and day return (Cash only) fares for all journeys within Dublin City Zone 1 will be unchanged, as will Monthly and Annual ticket prices The daily and weekly Leap Cap applies to the Dublin City Zone only. The maximum tag-on fares will increase as follows: Adult ePurse maximum tag-on will increase from €4 to €7.50 Student / Young Adult maximum tag-on will increase from €2 to €3.75 Child maximum tag-on will increase from 65c to €3.75 Irish Rail said: "As a result, all LeapCard ePurse customers are reminded to tag-off at the end of your journey to ensure you are charged the correct fare. Please note this includes both Dublin and Cork LeapCard ePurse customers: while Cork area fares are unchanged, the Leap ePurse touch-on maximum fare will increase, so touching off is important." The changes will also include the reduction of the Intercity Luas Add On to zero. For Adult fares, the minimum balance on LeapCard ePurse will now be €1 for Dublin City Zone journeys, and €2.50 for Dublin Commuter Zone 2, 3 and 4 journeys. For Young Adults and Children, the minimum balance on LeapCard ePurse is 1 cent. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
RTÉ News
23-04-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Significant changes to rail fares, zones from Monday
Iarnród Éireann is to introduce rail fare and zonal adjustments from Monday, bringing major changes for commuters, particularly in the north-east of the country. The company said the adjustments are being introduced as part of the National Transport Authority's latest "fares determination". The announcement will result in significant changes, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area, and for those who tag on and off with Leap ePurse Cards. A new Transport for Ireland (TFI) zonal structure will be introduced. The new Dublin Commuter Zone (DCZ) will replace the Short Hop Zone and will extend significantly further than the Short Hop Zone (SHZ). The DCZ is broken down into Dublin City Zone 1, and then Zones 2, 3 and 4, based on the distance from the city centre. As well as changes to fares, this means that ePurse LeapCards will be valid over a wider area. Northern Commuter: DCZ will increase from former SHZ limit of Balbriggan to include Gormanston, Laytown and Drogheda. Western Commuter: DCZ will increase from former SHZ limit of Kilcock to include Enfield. South Western Commuter: DCZ will increase from former SHZ limit of Sallins & Naas to include Newbridge and Kildare. South Eastern Commuter: DCZ will increase from former SHZ limit of Kilcoole to include Wicklow and Rathdrum. Meanwhile, Iarnród Éireann has said that fares for many journeys will also change from Monday. The changes will apply across adult, young adult/student and child fares. Single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 3 and 4 will be cut, as will monthly and annual ticket prices for Zone 3 and 4 upon next renewal. Reduced fares to/from Drogheda, Laytown, Enfield, Newbridge, Kildare, Wicklow and Rathdrum. Single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for journeys starting or ending in Dublin Commuter Zone 2 will be either increased or reduced, as will monthly and annual ticket prices for Zone 2 upon next renewal. Increases between Dublin and Balbriggan, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones and Kilcoole, as well as some other intermediate journeys. There will also be reductions between Dublin and Gormanston. Single (ePurse and cash) and day return (cash only) fares for all journeys within Dublin City Zone 1 will be unchanged, as will monthly and annual ticket prices. The daily and weekly Leap cap applies to the Dublin City Zone only. Iarnród Éireann said the full details of the changes can be found on its website. The rail operator added that because the Dublin Commuter Zone is now larger, the maximum ePurse fare at tag-on will be higher for all users. Adult ePurse maximum tag-on will rise from €4 to €7.50. Student/young adult maximum tag-on will go from €2 to €3.75. Child maximum tag-on will increase from 65c to €3.75. This includes both Dublin and Cork LeapCard ePurse customers while Cork area fares remain unchanged, the Leap ePurse touch-on maximum fare will increase. As a result, all LeapCard ePurse customers are reminded to tag-off at the end of their journey to ensure they are charged the correct price. A number of other changes are also being introduced on Monday. The Intercity Luas Add on for cross-city journeys (eg arriving to Heuston, and continuing to Luas city centre stops) for both single journeys and monthly/annual tickets will reduce to zero. The add-on cost for this is currently €1.40 single, €32 monthly or €320 annually. For adult fares, the minimum balance on LeapCard ePurse will be €1 for Dublin City Zone journeys, and €2.50 for Dublin Commuter Zone 2, 3 and 4 journeys. For young adults and children, the minimum balance on LeapCard ePurse is 1 cent. A number of ticket types are to discontinued including adult, student and child weekly and monthly tickets, and off-peak fares from Drogheda, Laytown, Gormanston, Newbridge and Kildare. Iarnród Éireann said that it will host a number of webinars for commuters to share information about the changes and answer queries. Full details on the new TFI zonal structure and the changes for other TFI operators can be found on the TFI website.
