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Heuston train line reopened, but knock-on delays to affect rush hour
The line is closed due to a fatality on the line.
Updated 8.05am
THERE WILL BE major disruption at one the country’s busiest train stations today, after a fatality on the line between Sallins and Newbridge.
Iarnród Éireann say that the line, which was closed by request of the gardaí, has reopened, but there are knock-on delays.
Intercity services from Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Westport had been terminating at Kildare with road transfers to and from Heuston.
A spokesperson for the company said that the disruption was unavoidable and latest news would be posted online.
“For more info please go to irishrail.ie or @irishrail
“Iarnrod Eireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.”
Gardaí confirmed that the body of a 44-year-old man was taken from the track at Caragh at around 11pm last night.
They are not currently treating the incident as suspicious, but investigations are ongoing.
Originally published 6.22am
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