Using the DART to get home? Major delays due to technical fault

Dublin Bus are taking commuters who have DART tickets.

A SIGNAL FAULT at Merrion Gate is causing major delays for DART, commuter and Rosslare services this evening.

Merrion Gate is between Sydney Parade and Booterstown.

It’s understood the fault has now been rectified but Irish Rail is still warning of delays.

Fault at Merrion Gates rectified, delays remain but will ease. Apologies for the significant delays this evening.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) October 7, 2015

Iarnród Éireann / Twitter

The issue was fixed under the supervision of both Irish Rail staff and gardaí.

Train services resuming through Merrion Gates under staff/Garda supervision - major delays continuing
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) October 7, 2015

Iarnród Éireann / Twitter

Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.

Update:Significant delays expected to DART & Rosslare services due to a level crossing fault at Merrion Gates, DB accepting rail tickets .
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) October 7, 2015

Iarnród Éireann / Twitter

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