Public transport can be a nightmare at the best of times.
But when a storm hits and mechanical faults flare up, it can be the most stressful thing you could ever imagine. And with Bus Éireann strikes coming up, it’ll certainly need to up its game before Monday. So let’s check in with the railroads of the country on this fine, yet temperamental, evening.
1. Portarlington services are experiencing delays to to a vehicle and bridge collision
Delays to services through Portarlington due to vehicle hitting bridge, updates to follow.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 13, 2017
2. The Howth/Bray DART is experiencing delays due to mechanical faults
16:15hrs Howth/Bray will be +10mins departing Howth due to earlier mechanical fault in Connolly, expect knock-on delays at intermediate stns
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 13, 2017
3. The Heuston/Galway line has been delayed all day due to anti-social behaviour
13:25hrs Heuston/Galway is delayed by up to 25mins due to anti-social behaviour on-board, expect knock-on delays at intermediate stations.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 13, 2017
4. And finally, enormous waves and erratic weather are affecting several lines
13:36hrs Connolly/Rosslare +30mins late due to knock-on delays through Blackrock, high waves over sea wall affecting signalling equipment.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 13, 2017
Delays of up to 15mins to DART services through Blackrock due to high waves over sea wall affecting signalling equipment.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 13, 2017
More as we have it.
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