Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Travel Chaos

All Maynooth train services resume but with 'significant delays' after damage was caused by lightning

All users of Dublin to Sligo/Longford services will be impacted by the delays.

LAST UPDATE | Jul 30th 2019, 6:26 PM

All SERVICES ARE expected to depart from Connolly station this evening but customers are being warned to expect delays following damage caused by lightning. 

Passengers were earlier advised to make alternative travel plans this evening after lightning damage led to all Dublin to Maynooth/M3 services being suspended.

Irish Rail said that signalling has been damaged due to lightning which caused the suspension of trains.

“Customers for Dublin/Longford/Sligo services [are] advised to make alternative arrangements,” it said on Twitter.

However, a spokesperson for the company has since said the lines are fully reopened following the departure of the 6.20pm train from Connolly to Sligo. 

“All lines have reopened but we are advising all customers to expect significant delays on their journeys,” they said. 

Irish Rail added it would continue to provide updates to customers. 

Your Voice
Readers Comments
17
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel