Dart services between Dalkey and Bray suspended after vandalism damages overhead lines

Irish Rail said that there will be knock-on delays elsewhere due to congestion caused.

LAST UPDATE | 18 Mar

DART SERVICES BETWEEN Dalkey and Bray have been suspended this morning after vandalism damaged overhead lines.

Southbound services will terminate in Dalkey and operate back Northbound.

In its latest update, at 11.39am, Irish Rail said that there will be knock-on delays elsewhere due to congestion caused.

The vandalism also damaged the pantograph, the part that connects the train to the overhead line.

Update: Services remain suspended between Dalkey-Bray in both directions until further notice due to vandalism damaging the overhead lines & pantograph. Southbound services will terminate in Dalkey & operate back Northbound. Knock-on delays can be expected due to congestion. AD
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) March 18, 2025

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