Latest Ireland News
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MetroLink Invites Bidders to Participate in Tender for Trains, Tracks and Stations
Prospective bidders have been invited to participate in a tender for the supply of trains, tracks and stations for Dublin's MetroLink.
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Stadler to Deliver Eight Trains for Service Between Dublin & Belfast
Railway companies Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) and Translink NI Railways (NIR) have ordered a set of eight FLIRT Intercity trains from Stadler.
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KeolisAmey to Operate and Maintain Dublin's Luas Light Rail System
Keolis and Amey have officially been awarded the contract to both operate and maintain Dublin's Luas light rail system.
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TII Begins Selection Process for First Major Design & Build Contracts for MetroLink
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has begun the selection process of prospective bidders for two MetroLink civil infrastructure packages.
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Land Acquisition Process Begins for DART+ South West
Work has now begun on formal land acquisition processes for 750 directly impacted landowners along Ireland's DART+ South West route.
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Siemens Mobility Appoints Aglaja Schneider as New Joint CEO
Siemens has appointed Aglaja Schneider as new Joint Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director for Rolling Stock & Customer Services.
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Alstom to Supply 100 Additional EMUs for Irish Rail
Alstom is set to supply an additional 100 new energy-efficient carriages for the Greater Dublin Area following the signing of a new contract…
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Mott MacDonald to Lead Ireland’s CONNECT Intercity Rail Project
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail has appointed Mott MacDonald to lead the CONNECT rail project to modernise Ireland’s intercity rail network.
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ZTR Partners with Rowe Hankins to Strengthen Presence in the UK and Ireland
ZTR has partnered with Rowe Hankins to expand access to locomotive control, telematics and efficiency technologies across the UK and Ireland…
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Translink Chief Executive Chris Conway to Step Down
Translink Group's Chief Executive Chris Conway has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in Spring 2026.
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Alstom Completes First Installation of ETCS on Irish Train
Alstom has completed the installation and assessment body certification of the ETCS Level 1 on the Head of Series for the IÉ 22000 Class DMU…
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Alstom, FCC, RATP Dev, John Laing & Meridiam Sign MoU for Dublin Metrolink Bid
Alstom, Meridiam, John Laing, RATP Dev and FCC have signed an MoU to establish a consortium to submit a bid for Dublin's MetroLink.
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WH Davis to Supply 150 Freight Wagons for Irish Services
Independent railway wagon manufacturer WH Davis has been awarded a €44 million export deal for the supply of 150 freight wagons for Ireland.
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Irish Rail Awards Contract for Major Rail Infrastructure Programme
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has appointed Jacobs to support a major rail infrastructure programme in Ireland.
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Alstom & ATM Group to Bid for Dublin Luas O&M Contract
Alstom & ATM Group have announced a strategic partnership to bid for the renewal of the Luas operations & maintenance contract in Dublin.
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Siemens Secures Long-Term Irish Infrastructure Framework Award
Siemens has been awarded a new long-term rail infrastructure and maintenance framework for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
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Ireland: Preferred Route Announced for Luas Cork Light Rail Line
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the proposed Luas Cork light rail system.
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Alstom Completes Major ETCS Level 1 Installation on Ireland’s Rail Network
Alstom has completed the installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 on the Dundalk to Greystones line in Ireland.
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Alstom UK and Ireland Appoints Rob Whyte as New Managing Director
Alstom has announced the appointment of Rob Whyte as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland.
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First Alstom X’trapolis Electric Train Unveiled for Dublin
In Dublin, Alstom has unveiled the first of 185 new electric and battery-electric carriages ordered for Irish Rail’s DART+ fleet.
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Innovative Know-How from Saxony for Railway Infrastructure in Ireland
Saxony is an attractive partner for the construction and modernisation of the railway infrastructure and technology in Ireland.
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Irish Rail and DIGAS to Retrofit Hydrogen Freight Locomotive
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has partnered with DIGAS to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive.
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Alstom to Supply Irish Rail with Smartlock Interlocking and ETCS in Cork
Alstom will provide its Smartlock computer-based interlocking system and ETCS for Irish Rail's Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network.
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Ireland: Alstom to Install BEMU Charging Infrastructure in Drogheda
Alstom has been contracted to supply a charging facility for Irish Rail’s new Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) trains.