Minister Simon Harris described the incident as "unacceptable and dangerous."
Irish Rail says passengers were in "no danger" when they had to walk on the rail line in South Dublin last night.
The overhead power lines were damaged near Shankill meaning 40 passengers had to get off and walk along the lines back to the platform.
Minister Simon Harris described the incident as "unacceptable and dangerous."

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