Rail Passengers Are Advised Of Disruptions Across The Network This Weekend

Saturday, 3 May 2025 10:52

By Emma O'Connor

Some stations across Kildare will be affected within the next few months.

Rail passengers are advised of disruptions across the network this weekend.

Works are also affecting routes in Cork, while there's no DART services operating between Greystones and Grand Canal Dock until Tuesday.

Line improvements works scheduled for the summer months will affect stations across Kildare that include dates:

17th May, 5th & 26th July (evening only) from Newbridge to Portarlington for track renewal.

3rd, 30th August, and 13th September (evenings) from Connolly to Maynooth/M3 Parkway for signalling system works.

9th and 10th August from Kildare to Waterford for NTCC System testing.

Additional planned track disruptions can be found on irishrail.ie

Spokesperson Jane Cregan is advising passengers to book their travel in advance:

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