Latest Irish Rail News
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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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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: Works to Reopen Limerick to Foynes Rail Line for Freight Begins Next Month
Irish Rail has awarded John Sisk and Son the contract for phase 1 works to reinstate the Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services.
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Alstom to Supply an Additional 18 X’trapolis Trains to Irish Rail
Alstom has signed a contract with Irish Rail (IÉ) to supply an additional 18 five-car X’trapolis trains for the DART+ network.
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Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle
Zonegreen is enhancing the protection offered to maintenance workers across Ireland, as part of an extensive programme of depot upgrades.
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Alstom Signs Ten Year Agreement with Irish Rail to Replace and Expand DART Fleet
Alstom has signed a ten-year framework agreement with Irish Rail (IE) for up to 750 new X’trapolis commuter rail cars.
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Ireland: Translink and Irish Rail Launch Cross-Border Rail Strategic Development Plan
Translink and Irish Rail launched their Cross-Border Rail Strategic Development Plan in 2017 to improve services on the Belfast – Dublin Cor…