Upcoming Line Improvement Works

28 March 2023

Here you will find a complete list of planned engineering works and changes to Iarnród Éireann rail services.

Upcoming Line Improvements

Ballybrophy Services
Saturday 1st April

Due to Engineering Works between Hazelhatch and Sallins on Saturday 1st April, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:
- 06:45 Limerick to Ballybrophy will be substituted by bus transfers departing at 07:55 from Limerick to Castleconnell, Birdhill, Nenagh, Roscrea and Ballybrophy, second bus transfer from Nenagh to Cloughjordan and Roscrea
- 17:10 Limerick to Ballybrophy will be substituted by bus transfers departing at 16:15 from Limerick to Castleconnell, Birdhill, Nenagh, Roscrea and Ballybrophy, second bus transfer from Nenagh to Cloughjordan and Roscrea
- 09:05 Ballybrophy to Limerick will be substituted by bus transfers departing at 10:25 from Ballybrophy to Roscrea, Nenagh, Birdhill, Castleconnell and Limerick, second bus transfer from Roscrea to Cloughjordan and Nenagh
- 19:05 Ballybrophy to Limerick will be substituted by bus transfers departing at 18:45 from Ballybrophy to Roscrea, Nenagh, Birdhill, Castleconnell and Limerick, second bus transfer from Roscrea to Cloughjordan and Nenagh
Due to Engineering Works between Portlaoise and Thurles, the following service alterations and amendments will take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th April (Easter Weekend):
Friday 7th April
- 19:05 Ballybrophy to Limerick is deferred to 19.35hrs
Saturday 8th April
- 06:45 Limerick to Ballybrophy is advanced to 06:35hrs
- 09:05 Ballybrophy to Limerick is deferred to 09:30hrs
- 19:05 Ballybrophy to Limerick is deferred to 19:35hrs
Belfast Services

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April

Due to Engineering Works between Portadown and Belfast on Saturday 22nd April and Sunday 23rd April, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:

Saturday 22nd April

•   07:35 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   09:30 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   11:20 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   13:20 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   15:20 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   16:50 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   19:00 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   20:50 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   06:50 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 07:23, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   08:00 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 08:34, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   10:35 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 11:10, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   12:35 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 13:10, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   14:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 14:42, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   16:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 16:42, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   18:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 18:42, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   20:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 20:42, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry

Sunday 23rd April

•   10:00 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   12:00 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   14:00 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   16:00 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   19:00 Connolly to Belfast will operate to Portadown only, bus transfers from Newry to Belfast
•   09:00 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 09:42, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry, second bus transfer from Lisburn and Lurgan to Portadown
•   11:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 11:39, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   13:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 13:39, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   16:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 16:39, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
•   19:05 Belfast to Connolly will commence from Portadown at 19:39, bus transfers from Belfast to Newry
Cobh and Midleton Commuters
Cork, Limerick and Tralee Services
Saturday 1st April
Due to Engineering Works between Hazelhatch and Sallins on Saturday 1st April, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:
- Cork services will operate every two hours in each direction with altered timings
- Limerick services will operate every two hours, connecting to and from all Cork services at Limerick Junction
- Tralee services will operate every two hours, connecting to and from Cork services at Mallow
- 17:05hrs Dublin Heuston to Tralee is cancelled. Passengers should board the 17:05 Dublin Heuston to Cork service and change at Mallow for a connecting service. Please note that there will be a delay of 25 - 30 mins from Mallow to Tralee
Please check the Journey Planner for full details.

Due to Engineering Works between Portlaoise and Thurles, the following service alterations and amendments will take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th April (Easter Weekend):
Friday 7th April
- 13:00 Heuston to Cork will call additionally at Ballybrophy and Templemore
- 14:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 15:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 15:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 16:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 16:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 17:55hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Charleville
- 17:00 Heuston to Cork is deferred to 17:05hrs and will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, train departing at 18:56hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Charleville
- 18:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 19:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 19:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 20:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 21:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 22:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 06:15 Cork to Heuston is cancelled
- 12:25 Cork to Heuston will call additionally at Thurles and Ballybrophy
- 13:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 16:06hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 14:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 17:11hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 15:25 Cork to Heuston will operate as and will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 18:08hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 16:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 19:05hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 17:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 20:05hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 18:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 20:55hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 19:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 22:05hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 20:25 Cork to Heuston is deferred to 20:40hrs and will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 23:30hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 17:25 Mallow to Tralee is deferred to 18:00hrs
- 17:05 Heuston to Tralee will commence from Mallow at 20:10hrs
- 19:05 Tralee to Cork is deferred to 19:50hrs
- 15:30 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 16:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 17:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 14:37 Limerick Junction to Limerick is deferred to 14:43hrs
- 18:31 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 18:28hrs
- 20:45 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 20:35hrs
- 22:40 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 21:15hrs
- 15:55 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 15:48hrs
- 16:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 16:40hrs
- 17:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 17:35hrs
- 18:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 18:40hrs
- 20:55 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 20:35hrs
- 21:25 Special Limerick to Limerick Junction service will operate
- 22:05 Special Limerick Junction to Limerick service will operate
- 23:20 Special Limerick Junction to Limerick service will operate
- 18:40 Limerick Junction to Waterford is deferred to 19:45hrs
- 18:05 Limerick to Galway is deferred to 18:10hrs
Saturday 8th April
- 07:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 08:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 08:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 09:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 09:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 10:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 10:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 11:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 11:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 12:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 12:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 13:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 13:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 14:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 14:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 15:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 15:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 16:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 16:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 17:55hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Charleville
- 17:00 Heuston to Cork is deferred to 17:05hrs, will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 18:56hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Charleville
- 18:00 Heuston will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 19:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 19:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 20:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 21:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 22:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 05:45 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 08:16hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 07:00 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 09:30hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 08:25 Special Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 11:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 09:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 12:06hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 10:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 13:06hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 11:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 14:06hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 12:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 15:08hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 13:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 16:06hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 14:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 17:11hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 15:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 18:08hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 16:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 19:05hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 17:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 20:05hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 18:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 20:55hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 20:25 Cork to Heuston is deferred to 20:30hrs and will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 23:00hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 11:25 Mallow to Tralee is deferred to 12:00hrs
- 13:25 Mallow to Tralee is deferred to 14:05hrs
- 15:25 Mallow to Tralee is deferred to 16:10hrs
- Tralee is deferred to 18:10hrs
- 17:05 Heuston to Tralee will commence from Mallow at 20:10hrs
- 07:05 Tralee to Heuston will operate to Mallow only
- 13:05 Tralee to Mallow is deferred to 13:10hrs
- 15:05 Tralee to Mallow is deferred to 15:10hrs
- 17:05 Tralee to Cork is deferred to 17:10hrs and will operate in an altered path to Mallow only
- 05:25 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 06:40 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 07:40 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 08:55 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 09:03 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 08:40hrs
- 09:55 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 09:40hrs
- 10:00 Ennis to Limerick will be substituted by bus transfers
- 10:56 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 10:40hrs
- 11:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 11:35hrs
- 12:55 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 12:35hrs
- 13:25 Ennis to Limerick will operate as normal
- 13:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 13:38hrs
- 14:55 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 14:35hrs
- 15:55 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 15:45hrs
- 16:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 16:40hrs
- 17:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 17:35hrs
- 18:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 18:40hrs
- 20:55 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 20:35hrs
- 08:40 Limerick to Ennis will be substituted by bus transfers
- 09:40 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 09:25hrs
- 10:40 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 10:25hrs
- 12:40 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 12:25hrs
- 13:37 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 13:25hrs
- 14:37 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 14:25hrs
- 15:40 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 15:30hrs
- 15:30 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 16:33 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 16:25hrs
- 16:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 17:34 Limerick Junction to Limerick will operate in an altered path
- 18:31 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 18:28hrs
- 17:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 20:45 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 20:35hrs
- 22:40 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 21:15hrs
- 23:20 Special Limerick Junction to Limerick will operate
Sunday 9th April
- 10:25 Special Thurles to Cork will operate
- 10:00 Heuston to Cork will call additionally at Kildare and Portarlington and will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 12:00hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 12:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 13:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 13:00 Heuston to Cork will call additionally at Kildare and Portarlington and will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 15:05hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Limerick Junction
- 14:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 15:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 15:00 Heuston to Cork will call additionally at Kildare and Portarlington and will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 17:05hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Limerick Junction
- 16:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 17:55hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 17:00 Heuston to Cork will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 18:55hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Limerick Junction
- 18:00 Heuston to Cork will call additionally at Kildare and Portarlington and will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 20:00hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 19:00 Heuston to Cork is deferred to 19:05hrs, will call additionally at Kildare and Portarlington and will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 21:10hrs from Thurles to Cork calling additionally at Limerick Junction and Charleville
- 21:00 Heuston to Cork is deferred to 21:10hrs, will call additionally at Newbridge, Kildare and Portarlington and will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second train departing at 23:11hrs from Thurles to Cork
- 08:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 11:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston calling additionally at Portarlington and Kildare
- 10:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 13:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston calling additionally at Portarlington and Kildare
- 12:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 15:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 13:25 Cork to Heuston will call additionally at Charleville and will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 16:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston calling additionally at Portarlington and Kildare
- 14:25 Cork to Heuston will call additionally at Limerick Junction and will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 17:20hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 15:25 Cork to Heuston will call additionally at Charleville and will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 18:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston calling additionally at Portarlington and Kildare
- 16:25 Cork to Heuston will call additionally at Limerick Junction and will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 19:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 17:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 20:30hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston calling additionally at Portarlington and Kildare
- 18:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Thurles to Templemore, Ballybrophy and Portlaoise, second train departing at 21:15hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 19:25 Cork to Heuston will operate to Thurles only, bus transfers direct from Thurles to Portlaoise, second train departing at 22:20hrs from Portlaoise to Heuston
- 08:30 Heuston to Tralee will operate to Portlaoise only, bus transfers direct from Portlaoise to Thurles, second bus transfer from Portlaoise to Ballybrophy, Templemore and Thurles, second train departing at 10:25hrs from Thurles to Limerick Junction, Charleville, Mallow and Cork; third train departing at 11:35hrs from Mallow to Tralee
- 17:25 Mallow to Tralee is deferred to 18:10hrs
- 19:05 Heuston to Tralee will commence from Mallow at 22:15hrs
- 11:50 Tralee to Heuston will operate in an altered path to Mallow only
- 13:50 Tralee to Heuston will operate in an altered path to Mallow only
- 19:15 Tralee to Cork is deferred to 20:00hrs
- 08:25 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 09:30 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 08:50hrs
- 10:25 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 12:25 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 13:54 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 13:40hrs
- 14:20 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 15:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 15:40hrs
- 16:20 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 17:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 17:43hrs
- 18:20 Limerick to Heuston is cancelled
- 18:45 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 18:40hrs
- 19:50 Limerick to Limerick Junction is advanced to 19:46hrs
- 10:08 Limerick Junction to Limerick is deferred to 10:50hrs
- 11:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 13:33 Limerick Junction to Limerick is deferred to 13:38hrs
- 14:10 Limerick to Ennis is deferred to 14:15hrs
- 14:47 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 14:31hrs
- 13:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 15:33 Limerick Junction to Limerick is deferred to 15:38hrs
- 16:47 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 16:30hrs
- 15:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 17:33 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 17:30hrs
- 18:47 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 18:25hrs
- 18:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 20:45 Limerick Junction to Limerick is advanced to 20:25hrs
- 19:25 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 21:10 Heuston to Limerick is cancelled
- 09:30 Special Limerick Junction to Limerick will operate
- 12:25 Special Limerick Junction to Limerick will operate
- 21:36 Special Limerick Junction to Limerick will operate
- 23:35 Special Limerick Junction to Limerick will operate
- 10:10 Special Limerick to Limerick Junction will operate
- 11:30 Special Limerick to Limerick Junction will operate
- 20:55 Special Limerick to Limerick Junction will operate
DART Services
Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Monday 10th April

Engineering works will take place on Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Monday 10th April between Dun Laoghaire and Bray/Greystones. As a result of these works the following alterations will be in place:
- DART services will operate between Howth to Malahide to Dun Laoghaire only
- Dublin Bus and Go Ahead Ireland will accept valid tickets within affected area.
Galway and Westport Services

Saturday 1st April

Due to Engineering Works between Hazelhatch and Sallins on Saturday 1st April, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:

•   16:55 Athenry to Galway is deferred to 17:08
•   18:45 Galway to Ennis is deferred to 18:55
•   09:25 Heuston to Galway is deferred to 10:00
•   13:25 Heuston to Galway is deferred to 14:10
•   15:35 Heuston to Galway is deferred to 16:10
•   16:30 Heuston to Galway is cancelled
•   17:10 Heuston to Athlone is cancelled
•   17:30 Heuston to Galway is deferred to 18:15
•   18:30 Heuston to Galway is cancelled
•   19:35 Heuston to Galway is deferred to 20:20
•   06:25 Galway to Heuston is cancelled
•   09:30 Galway to Heuston is deferred to 09:45
•   11:05 Galway to Heuston is deferred to 11:30
•   13:05 Galway to Heuston is deferred to 13:10
•   17:20 Galway to Heuston is deferred to 17:30
•   18:10 Galway to Athlone is deferred to 18:20
•   09:08 Athlone to Westport is deferred to 09:30
•   12:45 Heuston to Westport will commence from Athlone at 14:20
•   14:45 Heuston to Westport will commence from Athlone at 16:15
•   18:15 Heuston to Westport will commence from Athlone at 20:20
•   07:00 Athlone to Heuston is advanced to 06:45
•   07:15 Westport to Heuston is advanced to 06:35
•   09:45 Westport to Heuston is deferred to 10:05
•   13:10 Westport to Heuston is deferred to 14:00
•   07:05 Ballina to Manulla Junction is advanced to 06:25
•   09:35 Ballina to Manulla Junction is deferred to 09:55
•   13:00 Ballina to Manulla Junction is deferred to 13:50
•   15:05 Ballina to Manulla Junction is deferred to 15:15
•   17:00 Ballina to Manulla Junction is deferred to 17:05
•   18:10 Ballina to Manulla Junction is deferred to 18:12
•   20:32 Ballina to Manulla Junction is deferred to 21:15
•   07:37 Manulla Junction to Ballina is advanced to 07:00
•   10:39 Manulla Junction to Ballina is deferred to 10:57
•   13:33 Manulla Junction to Ballina is deferred to 14:25
•   15:37 Manulla Junction to Ballina is deferred to 15:48
•   17:35 Manulla Junction to Ballina is deferred to 17:40
•   21:05 Manulla Junction to Ballina is deferred to 21:48
Northern Commuters
Portlaoise Commuters
Monday to Thursday
- Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th April
- Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th April
- Monday 17th to Thursday 20th April
Due to Engineering Works between Newbridge and Portlaoise on the above dates, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:
- 22:10 Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise will operate to Newbridge only, bus transfers will operate from Newbridge to Kildare and Portlaoise, second bus transfer from Newbridge to Kildare, Monasterevin, Portarlington and Portlaoise
- 23:10 Dublin Heuston to Kildare will operate to Newbridge only, bus transfers will operate from Newbridge to Kildare
- 19:25 Cork to Dublin Heuston will depart Portlaoise at 21:25, will call additionally at Portarlington and Kildare
- 20:25 Cork to Dublin Heuston will call additionally at Portarlington and Kildare
- 21:25 Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston is cancelled
- 22:30 Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston will commence from Newbridge at 23:02
Due to Engineering Works between Portlaoise and Thurles, the following service alterations and amendments will take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th April (Easter Weekend):
Saturday 8th April
- 08:12 Portlaoise to Heuston is deferred to 08:25hrs
- 21:25 Portlaoise to Heuston is deferred to 21:38hrs
Sunday 9th April
- 17:35 Kildare to Heuston is deferred to 17:40hrs
Rosslare Services
Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Monday 10th April

Engineering works will take place on Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Monday 10th April between Dun Laoghaire and Bray/Greystones. As a result of these works the following alterations will be in place:

Saturday 8th April
The following services will operate will be bus transfers from Connolly to Greystones. A second bus will operate from Dun Laoghaire to Bray and Greystone’s.
- 08:05 Connolly to Rosslare Europort
- 13:36 Connolly to Rosslare Europort
- 18:38 Connolly to Rosslare Europort
The following services will operate to Greystone’s only. Bus Transfers will be in operation from Greystones to Connolly. A second Bus will operate from Greystone’s to Bray and Dun Laoghaire.
- 06:45 Gorey to Dundalk
- 07:20 Rosslare Europort to Connolly
- 12:55 Rosslare Europort to Connolly
- 17:55 Rosslare Europort to Connolly
Sunday 9th April and Monday 10th April
The following services will operate as bus transfers from Connolly to Greystones. A second Bus will operate from Dun Laoghaire to Bray and Greystone’s
- 10:25 Connolly to Rosslare Europort
- 13:45 Connolly to Rosslare Europort
- 18:45 Connolly to Rosslare Europort
- 09:40 Rosslare Europort to Connolly
- 14:20 Rosslare Europort to Connolly
- 18:05 Rosslare Europort to Connolly
Waterford Services
Saturday 1st April
Due to Engineering Works between Hazelhatch and Sallins on Saturday 1st April, the following service alterations and amendments will take place:
- 07:20 Heuston to Waterford will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athy, second bus transfer from Newbridge to Athy, third bus transfer from Kildare to Athy, train at 08:45 from Athy to Waterford
- 10:15 Heuston to Waterford will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athy, second bus transfer from Kildare to Athy, train at 11:30 from Athy to Waterford
- 13:15 Heuston to Waterford will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athy, train at 14:40 from Athy to Waterford
- 15:10 Heuston to Waterford will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athy, second bus transfer from Newbridge to Athy, third bus transfer from Kildare to Athy, train at 16:30 from Athy to Waterford
- 16:40 Heuston to Waterford will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athy, second bus transfer from Kildare to Athy, train at 18:15 from Athy to Waterford
- 17:35 Heuston to Waterford will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athy, second bus transfer from Kildare to Athy, train at 19:00 from Athy to Waterford
- 18:35 Heuston to Waterford will be bus transfers direct from Heuston to Athy, second bus transfer from Newbridge to Athy, third bus transfer from Kildare to Athy, train at 20:00 from Athy to Waterford
- 05:55 Waterford to Heuston operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Kildare, third bus transfer from Athy to Newbridge
- 06:50 Waterford to Heuston will operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Newbridge
- 07:50 Waterford to Heuston will operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Kildare
- 11:00 Waterford to Heuston will operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Kildare, third bus transfer from Athy to Newbridge
- 13:05 Waterford to Heuston will operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Kildare, third bus transfer from Athy to Newbridge
- 14:50 Waterford to Heuston will operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Kildare
- 16:05 Waterford to Heuston is deferred to 16:15 and will operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Kildare
- 18:25 Waterford to Heuston and will operate to Athy only, bus transfers direct from Athy to Heuston, second bus transfer from Athy to Kildare
Maynooth, Longford and Sligo Services
Western Rail Corridor (Limerick to Galway)
Due to Engineering Works between Portlaoise and Thurles, the following service alterations and amendments will take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th April (Easter Weekend):

Friday 7th April
- 18:05 Limerick to Galway is deferred to 18:10hrs
Saturday 8th April
- 09:20 Limerick to Galway is deferred to 10:00hrs
- 18:05 Limerick to Galway is deferred to 18:10hrs
Waterford to Limerick
Due to Engineering Works between Portlaoise and Thurles, the following service alterations and amendments will take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th April (Easter Weekend):

Friday 7th April
- 18:40 Limerick Junction to Waterford is deferred to 19:45hrs
Saturday 8th April
- 09:45 Limerick Junction to Waterford is advanced to 09:30hrs
- 18:40 Limerick Junction to Waterford is deferred to 19:45hrs

Major works preview 2023

With record investment in our rail network under the National Development Plan, Iarnród Éireann is currently undertaking a range of projects, as well as essential maintenance, right across our lines.

While the vast majority of works take place overnight, or in a way that sees little or no disruption to services, in some instances disruption is unavoidable. In particular, this will happen if we’re replacing or improving essential infrastructure like tracks, bridges, signalling, overhead lines, or helping third parties with major plans.

So we need to plan these works to deliver improvements to our customers, but there can be unavoidable disruption too. We work to ensure that any such disruption is minimised, and that the number of customers affected is minimised too.

We do this in a number of ways:

We try to ensure that our busiest lines are unaffected at the busiest times, so weekday works, and particularly at peak, are avoided
We work to plan the works which must happen, and look at events which take place around the country too. Major sports, music, cultural and other entertainment is always considered. This poses challenges – we’re busier with works than ever before, but there are more events than ever before too
We choose selected Bank Holiday weekends to undertake projects of significant scale – the extra weekend day allows us to achieve more progress more efficiently, while avoiding impacting those crucial weekday customers. We don’t schedule works at St Patrick’s weekend or generally at the August weekend, which are particularly important for tourism. However, the new February (St Brigid’s Bank Holiday), Easter, and the May, June and October Bank Holidays are often used for works

So, while we will have other works which may affect individual services, or late evening / early morning services in some instances, this is the current schedule (as of 21st March 2023) of major disruptive works until the June Bank Holiday weekend 2023. Further 2023 works will be confirmed shortly. This is subject to further change (for example, new events or additional investment funding can result in revisions).

Bold indicates extended works, including weekday impacts

Line Improvement Works - 2023
Dates	Line Closed	Works	Services Affected
Saturday 25th March 17:00hrs onwards	Kildare to Sallins Athlone to Ballinasloe	Track renewal, ballast works	Heuston to Cork / Kerry / Limerick / Galway / Waterford / Westport; Heuston to Kildare / Portlaoise
Saturday 1st April 2023	Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh)	Culvert works	Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh)
Good Friday 7th (14:20hrs) to Easter Monday 10th (10:20hrs) April (Easter weekend)	Portlaoise to Ballybrophy	Track renewal, bridge works	Heuston to Cork / Kerry / Limerick
Saturday 8th to Monday 10th April (Easter weekend)	Dun Laoghaire to Bray	Overhead line renewal, train protection system works, level crossing works, Woodbrook Station works	Dun Laoghaire to Greystones DART, Connolly to Rosslare Europort Intercity
Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th April, 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs daily	Limerick to Ennis	Ballast works	Limerick to Ennis, Limerick to Galway
Saturday 15th April 17:00hrs onwards	Kildare to Sallins Ballinasloe to Galway	Track renewal, ballast works	Heuston to Cork / Kerry / Limerick / Galway / Waterford / Westport; Heuston to Kildare / Portlaoise
Saturdays and Sundays 22nd and 23rd, 29th and 30th April, 18:00hrs onwards	Athlone to Ballinasloe	Track renewal	Heuston to Galway
Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May (May Bank Holiday)	Dalkey to Bray	Overhead line renewal, new station works, track protection system works	DART Dalkey to Bray, Intercity Connolly to Rosslare
Saturday 13th May 17:00hrs onwards	Kildare to Sallins Athlone Station	Track renewal	Heuston to Cork / Kerry / Limerick / Galway / Waterford / Westport; Heuston to Kildare / Portlaoise
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May	Athlone to Ballinasloe	Bridge renewal	Heuston to Galway
Saturday 20th May	Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh)	Culvert works	Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh)
Saturday 27th May 17:00hrs onwards	Kildare to Sallins	Track renewal	Heuston to Cork / Kerry / Limerick / Galway / Waterford / Westport; Heuston to Kildare / Portlaoise
Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th June (June Bank Holiday)	Athlone to Ballinasloe	Bridge renewal Points and crossing works	Heuston to Galway Heuston to Westport (Sat evening only from 18:00hrs onwards)

Accessibility on Iarnród Éireann Services

We are better able to assist you if you contact us as far in advance as possible, but try to give at least 24-hours' notice of your journey. You can contact us by emailing access@irishrail.ie or call (01) 836 6222 (Monday to Friday 07:00hrs - 19:00hrs and 08:00hrs - 18:00hrs Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays).

For further information please visit our Accessibility section.

For DART Accessibility information, please see our new DART Accessibility section.

Catering on Rail Iarnród Éireann Services

For more information on our Catering services please see our Catering Page.

Bus Transfer Arrangements

Bus transfers are operated by Third Party Companies as a result Iarnród Éireann cannot guarantee there will be toilet facilities on-board. Passengers are advised to use the toilet facilities in the station before travelling. Please note Guide / Assistance dogs and small lap dogs can be facilitated on board bus transfers in line with our Travelling with Animals policy.

How can I reserve a seat on an Iarnród Éireann Service?

For information on how to buy a Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket please see our 'Guide to buying online'.

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