Iarnród Éireann News
13 Samhain 2026
Iarnród Éireann Night-time Track WorksHere you will find a complete list of planned night-time track works to Iarnród Éireann rail services.
12 Samhain 2026
Preferred route for Navan Railway published as second public consultation beginsIarnród Éireann has published the proposed Preferred Route for the new 34-kilometre electrified Navan Railway line, set to provide direct DART services between Dublin City Centre and Navan.
10 Samhain 2026
Construction Tender to Extend Platforms between Limerick & Athenry IssuedIarnród Éireann has today issued tender documents for the construction of platform extensions at all stations along the Limerick to Athenry section of the rail network.
10 Samhain 2026
Construction Tender to Extend Platforms between Limerick & Athenry IssuedIarnród Éireann has today issued tender documents for the construction of platform extensions at all stations along the Limerick to Athenry section of the rail network.
04 Samhain 2026
UIC (International Railway Union) World Security Congress held in DublinThe international railway community gathers in Dublin to strengthen cooperation, combine technological innovation with human expertise, and address the evolving security challenges facing rail worldwide.
28 Deireadh Fómhair 2026
First major DART+ West Enabling Works to beginTrack Lowering Works on M3 Parkway Line to facilitate Future Electrification get underway
30 Meán Fómhair 2026
Iarnród Éireann awards Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group ten-year €140m contractIarnród Éireann Irish Rail (IÉ) has awarded a major contract to Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group Ireland following a competitive tender process that commenced in February 2025.
28 Meán Fómhair 2026
Iarnród Éireann Invites Transition Year Students to Imagine What Rail Could Look Like in 2050Iarnród Éireann has today launched TY on Track: The Rail2050 Short Film Competition, a new national initiative inviting Transition Year students across the Republic of Ireland to imagine what rail could look like in 2050.
16 Meán Fómhair 2026
Iarnród Éireann Retains Ireland's Leading Sustainability Certification14 Meán Fómhair 2026
Iarnród Éireann revised Autumn Timetable to counteract leaf fall challenges at peak timesIarnród Éireann is advising customers that a revised Autumn timetable will take effect from Monday 21st September until 12th December in the greater Dublin area, to reflect the impact of seasonal leaf fall on rail services.
11 Meán Fómhair 2026
Planning permission set to be granted for new Blackpool StationIarnród Éireann is set to be granted planning permission by Cork City Council for the development of a new train station at Blackpool. The latest milestone in the delivery of the transformative Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, Blackpool will be the first of eight new stations to be delivered under the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme.
01 Meán Fómhair 2026
Planning Application Submitted for Major Accessibility upgrade at Leixlip Louisa BridgeIarnród Éireann has submitted a planning application to Kildare County Council for a major accessibility upgrade at Leixlip Louisa Bridge Station.
01 Meán Fómhair 2026
Accessibility Upgrade Complete at Boyle StationIarnród Éireann has marked the completion of a major accessibility upgrade at Boyle Station.
27 Lúnasa 2026
Gradam Rogha an Phobail de Ghradaim Sármhaitheasa d’Eispéireas an Chustaiméara, 2026Gradam Rogha an Phobail de Ghradaim Sármhaitheasa d’Eispéireas an Chustaiméara, 2026
26 Lúnasa 2026
Major upgrade for Millstreet Station Car Park set to beginIarnród Éireann has today confirmed that a significant upgrade to Millstreet Station Car Park, which will provide 46 additional parking spots, will commence this month and be completed by Spring 2027.
25 Lúnasa 2026
Design and Build tender to deliver DART services to Wicklow issuedIarnród Éireann has today issued tender documents to engage a Design & Build Contractor to help bring DART services to Wicklow town.
20 Lúnasa 2026
Catering pilot on selected Dublin/Galway trains from 24th AugustSix-month commercial pilot to help determine potential for more extensive catering operation
31 Iúil 2026
Planning lodged for Dunkettle railway stationDunkettle second of 8 new stations proposed for Cork to reach planning milestone
28 Iúil 2026
Double tracking of Glounthaune to Midleton largely completeIarnród Éireann has today announced that the main construction work on the €90 million second track to Midleton are now largely complete.
28 Iúil 2026
Iarnród Éireann Welcomes Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme's Critical Infrastructure DesignationIarnród Éireann Chief Executive Mary Considine has welcomed the Government’s designation of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme as Critical Infrastructure.