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Customers who are already in possession of or purchasing on the day of travel a valid standard class ticket(s) such as Family Ticket, Day Return, Open Return, Weekly, Monthly, Annual or InterRail ticket can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Reservation Only' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for seat only bookings online.

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Customers who hold a Free Travel / DSFA Pass can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for Free Travel bookings online.

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  • You can purchase the ticket above using our Journey Planner. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.
  • An allocation of bookings on all InterCity services can be reserved online without a fee for 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders'. When this allocation is fully booked, all remaining seats can be reserved by 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders' for €2.50 per journey. 

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Is an option for customers who are in possession of Free Travel Pass, a valid standard class ticket(s), seasonal ticket(s), Taxsaver ticket(s) or InterRail to book onto a train 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.

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Human Factors Graduate

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are looking for a Human Factors graduate to join their growing team.

The future of Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

Investment in the Railway, as part of Project Ireland 2040, supports sustainable, compact growth and helps achieve climate action targets while improving the public’s range of choice and experience. With unprecedented investment committed to continue the development of the rail network, there has never been a more exciting time to join Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail.
The successful candidate will join the three-year Human Factors graduate programme in Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail in October 2024.
We will provide you with the learning, development, mentoring and support to attain the expertise level required for Chartership with the UK Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF) and the opportunity to develop along excellent career paths.

The Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Human Factors Graduate Programme

Based in the Safety Directorate, you will work within our Human Factors team providing expert input on cross-functional safety and human performance. You will be part of our drive to integrate human factors in frontline safety management and major new projects and initiatives.
In a typical day, you may be out with train drivers collecting data on what they experience, working with our training school to develop and deliver Human Factors training, doing task analyses on our controllers, analysing the potential impact of new automated systems, analysing data on the influencing factors in accidents and incidents, or taking part in initiatives to promote a positive safety culture. This is a very dynamic, hands on programme - where you will be working directly with our Head of Human Factors, Nora Balfe and the specialist team.

Human Factors in Iarnród Éireann – An interview with Nora Balfe. Watch on YouTube, Listen on Apple podcasts or read more on journal.ie.

Essential qualities:

  • Relevant qualifications in Human Factors, ideally a qualifying course under the CIEHF but we will also consider applicants from a psychology, safety or engineering background with relevant experience.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Motivated and proactive in pursuit of excellence
  • Strong analytical ability and data analysis skills
  • Knowledge of at least three of the following human factors topics: 
    • Human factors integration
    • Task analysis
    • Workload assessment
    • HMI design and usability assessment
    • Non-technical skills development
    • Human error or human reliability assessment
    • Physical ergonomics assessment
    • Safety and just culture

Desirable qualities:

  • Experience in the rail or transport sector
  • Membership of the Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society, the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, or another Human Factors professional body

Benefits

  • Competitive salary €37K Year 1, €39K Year 2, €41K Year 3
  • Reduced fares on the network
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • Mentoring & support
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health and Wellness Programme
  • 20 annual Leave days

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th of May 2024

Please email your CV and cover letter to GraduateProgramme@irishrail.ie

*Please use the subject line ‘Human Factors Graduate Application’.

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