Further Level 5 restrictions: Revised timetable to operate on Iarnród Éireann network from Monday 11th January
Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that, following the further level 5 restrictions announced by Government, a revised and reduced schedule will operate across the rail network from Monday 11th January, approved by the National Transport Authority. The revised schedule reflects significantly reduced demand, and will ensure service continuity and resilience for essential workers and carers who must travel.
Additionally, to effectively manage the 25% capacity available for use, the requirement to pre-book Intercity travel, in place over the Christmas and New Year period, is extended until further notice.
Customers are also reminded that, under current COVID-19 measures:
- Only those travelling for essential purposes should travel by rail or other public transport
- The wearing of face coverings is mandatory on board and in stations
- Those whose travel is essential should avoid using cash wherever possible
- We are continuing to implement enhanced cleaning and sanitisation measures on trains and at stations, with a focus on customer touchpoints
- Catering services remains suspended on board Intercity, and alcohol is prohibited on all trains
Revised schedule from Monday 11th January
From Monday 11th January, a revised and reduced schedule will operate across the Iarnród Éireann network.
Customers for whom travel is essential should check all times before travel at www.irishrail.ie , but in summary, service arrangements will be as follows:
Days | Route | Service details |
Mon-Sat | DART | Saturday schedule |
Northern Commuter | Saturday schedule
PLUS 06:30hrs Dundalk to Connolly |
|
Maynooth/M3 Commuter | Saturday schedule
PLUS 06:15hrs Longford to Connolly |
|
Heuston Commuter (including Phoenix Park Tunnel) | Revised and reduced schedule | |
Cork Commuter | Revised and reduced schedule | |
Heuston Intercity routes (Dublin to Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Westport/Ballina, Waterford) | Revised and reduced schedule | |
Dublin Connolly to Sligo / Rosslare | Revised and reduced schedule | |
Dublin Connolly to Belfast | Normal schedule | |
Limerick to Limerick Junction | Normal schedule | |
Limerick to Ennis/Galway | Revised and reduced schedule | |
Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh) | Services suspended | |
Waterford to Limerick Jctn | Services suspended | |
Days | Route | Service details |
Sunday | DART, Northern Commuter, Maynooth/M3 Commuter, Cork Commuter | Normal Sunday schedule |
Heuston Commuter | Normal Sunday schedule with minor alterations | |
Intercity | Normal Sunday schedule on all routes, except some cancellations on:
· Dublin-Limerick · Dublin-Galway · Dublin-Westport · Dublin-Waterford · Dublin-Sligo · Limerick-Ennis |
|
Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh) | Services suspended |
Mandatory requirement to pre-book Intercity travel extended until further notice
To effectively manage the 25% capacity available for use, the requirement to pre-book Intercity travel, which was successfully implemented over the Christmas and New Year period, will be extended until further notice.
Pre-booking Intercity travel will ensure the available 25% capacity on Intercity services is effectively managed, providing rail customers with a safe and sanitary travelling environment over the Christmas and New Year period.
Intercity travel can be pre-booked at www.irishrail.ie along with further information, and customers are advised:
- Please only book Intercity journeys if your travel is absolutely essential
- Holders of existing tickets (e.g open returns, season tickets, DSP free travel) can also pre-book their Intercity reservations during these dates at no charge via www.irishrail.ie or at 1850366222
- Seating will be unassigned, and customers are asked not to sit in seating designated as restricted, to ensure appropriate distancing
Iarnród Éireann thanks customers for their continued cooperation and overwhelming compliance with measures in place during COVID-19.