Another rail melt-down in Dublin: Passengers left in limbo for the second night in a row

All DART and commuter services have been halted, due to a major signal problem between Drogheda and Greystones.

By Daragh Brophy Tuesday 4 Nov 2014, 6:14 PM

Nov 4th 2014, 6:14 PM 18,479 Views 43 Comments

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DART AND COMMUTER services have been suspended in the Dublin area between Drogheda and Greystones for the second night in a row.

Irish Rail has just issued the following update to passengers:

Major signal fault Drogheda to Greystones area: all Dart & Commuter services currently stopped. Update ASAP. Dublin Bus accepting rail tkts
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafe (@IrishRail) November 4, 2014

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

For the record, here’s what happened last evening…

Major signal fault Drogheda to Greystones area: all Dart & Commuter services currently stopped. Update ASAP. Dublin Bus accepting rail tkts
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafe (@IrishRail) November 3, 2014

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

Services were eventually restored last night, and trains recommenced with delays before 7pm.

Frustrated passengers have been letting Irish Rail have it with both barrels on Twitter this evening, as a result…

@IrishRail two days in a row I'm going to miss my connection because of this sort of shite.
— David Fleming (@DaavidAwan) November 4, 2014

Source: Daavid Awan/Twitter

@IrishRail did you copy & paste that from last night? This is a joke but I'm not laughing #shambles
— Steven Scully (@StevenScully) November 4, 2014

Source: Steven Scully/Twitter

@IrishRail Have you tried turning it off and on again?
— themcginn (@themcginn) November 4, 2014

Source: themcginn/Twitter

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Another rail melt-down in Dublin: Passengers left in limbo for the second night in a row