There are major delays to trains out of Dublin - and people aren't happy

Not the best time for a breakdown.

By Daragh Brophy Thursday 9 Jul 2015, 5:39 PM

Jul 9th 2015, 5:39 PM 17,865 Views 8 Comments

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PROBLEMS WITH A freight train in Kildare are causing major delays for trains in and out of Heuston this evening.

In its latest update on the situation, issued at 5.30pm, Irish Rail said the problem train should be cleared within 20 minutes.

In the meantime, expect significant delays.

Services are currently delayed from Heuston due to a mechanical fault on a freight train at Kildare, updates to follow.
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafe (@IrishRail) July 9, 2015

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

Update: Significant delays up to 60 mins at present to all trains from Heuston, due to mechanical fault on freight train near Kildare.
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafe (@IrishRail) July 9, 2015

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

Trains resuming from Heuston, delays up to 60 mins at present, due to freight train fault. Working to clear freight train from section.
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafe (@IrishRail) July 9, 2015

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

Update: significant delays continuing to services to/from Heuston. Freight train at Kildare expected to be cleared within 20 minutes.
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafe (@IrishRail) July 9, 2015

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

As you might imagine, the rail company is coming in for quite a bit of criticism as it responds to the problem…

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And, while they’ll be doling out some teas and coffees to marooned passengers – there are no plans to let people raid the drinks trolley just yet…

@Sober_Colm hi, teas and coffees are to be issued in serious delay situations, sorry - beer not included ;)
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafe (@IrishRail) July 9, 2015

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

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There are major delays to trains out of Dublin - and people aren't happy