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THERE WILL BE major disruption to train timetables this weekend due to the Bank Holiday.
Iarnród Éireann will carry out works on tracks and overhead lines in several places from 31 January to 2 February.
The routes suspended include Connolly Station to Drogheda, as well as DART services north of Connolly, to Howth and Malahide.
Dublin Bus and GoAhead will accept rail tickets for affected services.
Belfast Enterprise services will also be affected.
Track renewal works between Portarlington and Athlone will affect journeys between Dublin Heuston and Galway/Westport all weekend. Bus transfers will operate between Heuston and Athlone on Heuston to Galway and Westport/Ballina routes.
Cork commuter trains will also be affected.
On Saturday, the Thurles to Cork/Tralee route will be suspended.
On Sunday and Monday, the Charleville to Cork/Tralee route will be suspended.
The Cork to Cobh/Midleton route will be suspended for the whole weekend, including Monday.
During the bridge renewal and resignalling works on Cork routes, Iarnród Éireann has organised:
Customers are advised to check times before travelling this weekend. You can go to www.irishrail.ie or the Iarnród Éireann app for the latest.
Iarnród Éireann advised pre-booking for Intercity travel, particularly at the busiest times.
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