‘Significant Delays’ On Trains To And From Heuston Today Following Mechanical Damage

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Trains are experiencing “significant delays” of up to 75 minutes after a train hit a metal bar on the track on the 8:10am Newbridge to Heuston line near Sallins, Kildare.

Update: trains to Heuston now delayed 50-75 mins, trains from Heuston up to 40 mins following train striking obstruction on line earlier. Delays continue to ease.

— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 6, 2018

The 6.10 Galway to Dublin train had to operate as a single line and customers were transferred after Sallins.

Irish rail has said delays continue to ease.

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