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Wheelchair users

Please select the passenger(s) the wheelchair space is required for. Once selected we will only show services where wheelchair(s) spaces are available to book based on your journey requirement. For more information go to Tickets Explained section.

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Seat only reservation

Is an option for customers who are in possession of a valid standard class ticket(s), seasonal ticket(s), Taxsaver ticket(s) or InterRail and Free Travel pass holders to reserve a seat in standard class. Customers who have a valid standard class ticket but wish to upgrade to First Class should also use this selection. For more information go to Tickets Explained section.

Iarnród Éireann InterCity Fleet Information

22000 Class InterCity Railcar (ICR)
Type Number In Service Seating Capacity Date Built
3 Car Set 28 190 2007 - 2009 / 2011 - 2012
4 Car Set 25 262 2007 - 2009
5 Car (1st Class) Set (Premier) 10 304 2008
  • ICR sets currently operate on all InterCity routes from Dublin, including Cork, Limerick, Tralee, Waterford, Galway, Westport, Sligo and Rosslare Europort
  • ICR sets also operate Commuter services to Newbridge, Kildare, Portlaoise, Athlone and Carlow
  • Formation: 3 car sets can be coupled together to form a maximum 6 piece train.  6 car (1st Class and High Capacity) sets operate on their own
  • Maximum Speed: 160 km/h
  • Facilities include: automatic PA and passenger information systems, air conditioning, bike accommodation for three bicycles, luggage racks, catering facilities, wheelchair seating areas, wheelchair accessible toilet facilities, onboard CCTV, seat reservation system with LED name displays above seats, 220V power point sockets at every seat, baby changing facilities
Mark IV
Type Number In Service Seating Capacity Date Built
Generating Control Car 5 Nil 2004 - 2005
Buffet Vehicle 5 28 2004 - 2005
First Class 5 44 2004 - 2005
Standard Class 16 69 2004 - 2005
Standard End 5 69 2004 - 2005
  • The MKIV InterCity trains operate exclusively between Dublin Heuston and Cork
  • Formation: Typically formed into 8-carriage trains, consisting of 5 standard class vehicles, a buffet carriage, "City Gold" first class carriage and control vehicle; seating 422 passengers
  • Maximum Speed: 160 km/h
  • Facilities include: Onboard Train Host, automatic PA and passenger information systems, air conditioning, bike compartment, luggage racks, catering carriage, first class carriage (including adjustable seating, in-seat radio and music, reading light, table lamps), wheelchair seating areas, wheelchair accessible toilet facilities, onboard CCTV, seat reservation system with LED name displays above seats, 220V power point sockets at every seat in City Gold, two sockets behind seats 05 & 06 in standard class, baby changing facilities, electronic route map
De Dietrich (Enterprise)
Type Number In Service Seating Capacity Date Built
Driving Control Car 4 29 1996
Buffet Vehicle 4 Nil -
First Class (1st Plus) 4 47 -
Standard Class 16 71 -
  • The De Dietrich trains operate exclusively between Dublin Connolly and Belfast Central as the branded "Enterprise" service. The service is a joint operation between Iarnród Éireann and Northern Ireland Railways
  • Formation: Typically formed into 8-carriage trains, consisting of 5 standard class vehicles, a buffet carriage, "First Plus" carriage and control vehicle; seating 449 passengers. When formed into 7-carriage trains, seating capacity is 378
  • Maximum Speed: 145 km/h
  • Facilities include: PA System, scrolling LED information displays, air conditioning, bike compartment, luggage racks, catering carriage, "1st Plus" first class carriage (including adjustable seating, in-seat radio and music, reading light, table lamps), wheelchair seating areas, wheelchair accessible toilet facilities, electronic route map
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