Lines Closed And DART Delayed As Storm Barbara Continues On

Storm Barbara is causing travel chaos in Dublin today.

The rail service between Howth and Howth Junction has been cancelled due to the erratic weather. It has been reported that strong winds damaged a crossing pole at the Kilbarrack station, meaning that Irish Rail were forced to close the line.

UPDATE: Service between Howth and Howth Junction suspended. Dublin Bus accepting rail tickets.

— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) December 23, 2016

Delays of up to 15 mins on Dart services due to damaged barrier at Kilbarrack. Update to follow.

— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) December 23, 2016

The city is currently being pounded by strong winds and heavy rain, with no signs of stopping.

Winds as fast as 110km/h are being reported.

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