Mechanical fault causing significant delays to train services at Heuston Station

The delays have been caused by a mechanical fault on a train at Newbridge.

By Hayley Halpin Thursday 29 Mar 2018, 8:44 AM

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Image: Eamonn Farrell via Rolling News

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THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT delays to train services departing from Dublin’s Heuston Station this morning.

Irish Rail has confirmed that passengers on outbound trains from the station can expect delays of up to an hour or more.

A spokesperson for the transport operator said the delays have been caused by a mechanical fault on a train at Newbridge.

A maintenance team is currently working to repair the fault.

Update: Significant delays to services departing from Heuston can be expected this morning due a mechanical issue on a train at Newbridge. Further update to follow
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) March 29, 2018

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

Customers with tickets who experience delays of 60 minutes or more can avail of a refund, Irish Rail has said.

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Mechanical fault causing significant delays to train services at Heuston Station

The delays have been caused by a mechanical fault on a train at Newbridge.

Read: Theresa May to tour UK today to mark one-year countdown to Brexit