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Updated 12.03pm
IRISH RAIL SERVICES between Bray and Dún Laoghaire have now resumed after earlier disruption, caused by a fallen tree on the line.
Irish Rail apologises for any inconvenience caused, saying that all DART, Commuter and Rosslare Intercity services are now returning to normal.
Strong weather damaged power lines and knocked a tree onto the Irish Rail lines at Dalkey this morning, leading to a suspension of services between Dalkey and Dún Laoghaire.
Irish Rail has also issued an apology over the failure of the public address systems at DART and Commuter stations at that time.
Meanwhile, heavy snow showers have been reported in Wicklow in the Roundwood, Laragh, Annamore and Aughrim. AA Roadwatch has warned motorists that the Wicklow Gap and Sally Gap are impassable.
Flooding is also a problem in many parts of the country following heavy and persistent overnight rain.
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I hope it’s not a relation of mine!
The tree fell on the power lines so its not as simple as a chop and shop job.
Does nobody have a chainsaw?
They don’t want to be wandering around with a chainsaw in the rain. Are you mad? Think of the Elf and Safety issues.
They’ll have to wait until the relentless onslaught of rain stops.
They still get rain pay in the maintenance dept, so they should be ok
Mmm … happy Friday.
Service is stopped again. this time due to flooding.
Happens all the time.
I really wonder if wonder if you can do something on that part of the line.
Service is back to normal, apparently.
Sheesh:
All services now suspended between Dun Laoghaire & Bray. DART operating from Howth\Malahide to Dun Laoghaire only. DB honouring tickets
Southbound DART services currently operating between Howth\Malahide & Dun Laoghaire only. Dublin Bus are honouring all rail tickets
https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/292297120608837633
Northbound DART services operating as normal from Bray/Greystones to Howth\Malahide. Rosslare Intercity & Gorey commuter are operating
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