Iarnród Éireann News
29 April 2026
Two new train stations for Cork set to enter planning phaseBlackpool and Dunkettle planning applications to accelerate delivery of transformational investment
28 April 2026
Next phase of work to commence on Oranmore Station enhancements16 April 2026
Ceannt Station Galway - Station Development Update April 2026Ceannt Station Galway Development will move into the next phase on Saturday morning 18th April, with the opening of the Southern side of the Station.
14 April 2026
New 06:05hrs Drogheda to Dublin Connolly morning service to commence from Monday 20th AprilAdditional service boosts commuter choice in early peak hours
09 April 2026
Iarnród Éireann Night-time Track WorksHere you will find a complete list of planned night-time track works to Iarnród Éireann rail services.
16 March 2026
DART to be extended to Kilcock as new Depot location announcedMore trains, more capacity, with infrastructure to support DARTs every ten minutes for Kilcock
03 February 2026
News Release: Land Acquisition as part of DART+ South West Project gets underwayLand Acquisition as part of DART+ South West Project gets underway
29 January 2026
Garda/Go Safe Safety Cameras to go live at Merrion GatesIarnród Éireann, together with An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council, are set to put into operation the first Garda / Go Safe safety camera to operate at a railway level crossing, at Merrion Gates in Dublin.
26 January 2026
February Bank Holiday arrangements and preview of works for 2026February Bank Holiday rail service arrangements - series of works taking place on a number of routes
22 January 2026
Iarnród Éireann places order for 68 Maintenance Wagons22 December 2025
Third order for new DART carriages placedLatest order will replace original DART carriages, and brings total DART Fleet Investment to €670 million and 285 carriages
03 December 2025
Rosslare Europort to submit planning application for State’s largest Offshore Renewable Energy Hub€220m development will create 2,000 jobs for the region and support the country’s renewable energy transition
02 December 2025
Revised timetable from Sunday 14th DecemberMinor changes to timetables – direct Mallow to Cobh/Midleton services introduced via the new Kent Station platform.
28 November 2025
Iarnród Éireann 2025 Gender Pay Gap report25 November 2025
Iarnród Éireann Restores Historic 1898 Howth Station Canopy13 November 2025
Housing plan recognises rail’s key role in unlocking development potentialCEO welcomes plan's publication, as major rail developments underway countrywide to grow service capacity and enable housing growth
07 November 2025
Minister for Transport Launches CIÉ Group Archives Online Catalogue05 November 2025
Major Accessibility Upgrade now complete at Athy StationCathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District performs official opening ceremony
29 October 2025
Local Children Join Iarnród Éireann to Transform Railway Arches17 local children submit designs to help turn Dublin Inner City railway arches at Courtney Place into a vibrant community space promoting creativity, biodiversity, and well being
22 September 2025
Iarnród Éireann supports Zero Tolerance PledgeDublin inner city community campaign pledges policy of Zero Tolerance to Violence Against Women