LUAS SERVICES are returning to normal this morning after significant delays earlier as a result of a signalling fault. Luas lights at Kilmacud Upper, between the Kilmacud and Stillorgan stops, had been out of service and had resulted in significant delays to services in both directions.
Public Transport
# public-transport - Monday 13 May, 2013
13 ways to get through the Bus Eireann strike
It’s tough out there. We’re here to help.
# public-transport - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
New fare calculator launched by Dublin Bus
How much to town, bus driver?
# public-transport - Monday 18 March, 2013
Commuters could save thousands by ditching their cars – Bus Éireann
A new survey has found that some commuters could also have a month’s worth of travel bus services for less than the cost of a tank of petrol.
# public-transport - Saturday 9 February, 2013
AA warns of traffic disruptions over ICTU debt marches
The ‘Not out Debt’ marches are planned for Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford, Limerick and Sligo this afternoon.
# public-transport - Monday 4 February, 2013
Your 13 favourite people on public transport
Seat hogs, screaming babies and loud music – prepare yourself for another week of commuting bliss.
# public-transport - Wednesday 2 January, 2013
Luas passenger numbers up with nearly 30 million journeys last year
The increase on 2011 comes despite a week long disruption on the Red Line early in 2012.
# public-transport - Friday 28 December, 2012
Second person pushed in front of New York subway train
Woman hunted in case of second subway line fatality in a month.
# public-transport - Friday 14 December, 2012
Services on red Luas line delayed due to failed tram
A tram had failed on the line at Cookstown, causing delays to services to and from Tallaght to the city centre.
# public-transport - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Numbers taking buses and trains to work down since 2006
New Census figures show that the numbers in cars and on bikes is up, but mass transit options are less popular than before.
# public-transport - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
# public-transport - Monday 3 December, 2012
Commuters see price increases on buses, trains and trams
The cost of one-off bus and train trips increased on Saturday.
# public-transport - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Work to start on €370m Luas link-up next year
The project is likely to generate up to 800 jobs in the construction phase and a further 60 permanent jobs.
# public-transport - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Active Retirement Ireland urges government to protect free travel in budget
The organisation said older people are at risk of becoming socially isolated if their passes are taken away.
# public-transport - Friday 16 November, 2012
Public transport fares to increase over coming weeks
The National Transport Authority has sanctioned increases for Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and the Luas.
# public-transport - Monday 24 September, 2012
Bus, rail and tram fare increases to kick in from November
The increases in monthly and annual tickets have been approved by the National Transport Authority.
# public-transport - Friday 21 September, 2012
Mobility Week celebrated in Dublin this weekend
The EU initiative will see parking spaces transformed in parts of Dublin today, while tomorrow will see people encouraged to go into town without their car.
# public-transport - Saturday 15 September, 2012
Poll: Should pensioners be charged for travel?
It’s reported that pensioners, who currently avail of free travel, could be asked to pay €5 for some journeys.
# public-transport - Monday 10 September, 2012
Two hospitalised after Luas tram collides with refuse truck
Two stops on the Luas Red Line remain out of action this afternoon after a tram collided with a skip collection truck.
# public-transport - Friday 7 September, 2012
Fianna Fáil calls on Minister to rule out cut to free travel scheme
It has emerged this week that the scheme is the subject of a review by an interdepartmental group ahead of December’s Budget.
# public-transport - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
Poll: Should the free travel scheme be means-tested?
The government is reportedly looking into means-testing as a way of cutting losses at transport companies. What do you think?
# public-transport - Friday 3 August, 2012
Luas line link project approved
New line will connect the red and green lines in Dublin city and run to the new DIT campus at Grangegorman.
# public-transport - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Here is the week’s news… skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: New study highlights the upside to childhood obesity – and how commuters are killing the buzz for junkies taking drugs in public.
# public-transport - Monday 2 July, 2012
Journey Planner iPhone app released
Have you been using Transport for Ireland online planner or Android app? Did it help you find your way – or send you out of the way?
# public-transport - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Overnight vandalism causing train delays to and from Heuston
Signalling cables were stolen in Co Kildare, and although they’ve been replaced, there’ll be significant delays this morning.
# public-transport - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
Unfortunate Ministerial Photo Prop of the Day
The journey planner has been launched online and as an Android app… but is not currently available on iPhone.
Need help getting around? New online public transport journey planner launched
The National Transport Authority has unveiled its new website and Android app.
# public-transport - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Update: Luas Red Line services resume following tram failure
Services are running to the normal schedule after an earlier disruption when a tram failed on the line.
# public-transport - Saturday 9 June, 2012
Dublin Bus announces €15million cost-cutting plan
Staff will see allowances reduced under the proposals, which the company said would not affect passengers.
# public-transport - Sunday 3 June, 2012
Update: Commuter train services resume after earlier flooding
The line between Bray and Dún Laoghaire had flooded, but the services are back up and running now.
# public-transport - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
This is what one taxi driver thinks of the green light debate…
…Spotted this evening on the O’Connell Street taxi rank in Dublin.
# public-transport - Friday 4 May, 2012
Disruption to Dublin-Belfast trains due to Lurgan security alert
Army ammunitions officers have been sent to the line at Lurgan, after a suspicious device was spotted there overnight.
# public-transport - Thursday 26 April, 2012
Dude, where’s my train?
Irish Rail launch interactive map that shows where all their intercity, commuter and DART trains are at any given time…
# public-transport - Monday 9 April, 2012
Iarnród Éireann hails ‘record punctuality’ in first quarter of 2012
39 out of every 40 Intercity journeys reached their destination within 10 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.
# public-transport - Saturday 24 March, 2012
Red line Luas back to normal after fire disruption
The line had been partly closed for seven days following an extensive fire in Dublin’s city centre.
# public-transport - Friday 23 March, 2012
Luas red line service may remain disrupted until Sunday
Ongoing works to demolish a building damaged by fire on St Patrick’s Day will mean curtailed services into the weekend.
# public-transport - Wednesday 21 March, 2012
Bus Éireann rolls out WiFi on 88 new buses
23 commuter coaches in the Greater Dublin Area have been given WiFi services, with more in Cork and Galway.
# public-transport - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
Luas red line services remain affected by Patrick’s Day fire
There are no services between Heuston and the city centre, with trams running less frequently, as fire disruptions continue.
# public-transport - Saturday 17 March, 2012
Luas Red Line disruption due Dublin city centre fire
Eight fire brigade units are currently at the scene of a fire on Benburb Street.
# public-transport - Wednesday 14 March, 2012
Poll: Would you like to see other operators running passenger trains?
Leo Varadkar says he’d encourage interested parties to come forward to run cross-border services. Should there be more?
Varadkar would welcome private operators on cross-border rail lines
The transport minister says he would like companies interested in a commercial service to come forward with their proposals.





















































