Major disruption to Luas red line after rush hour incident at Belgard

The Red Line is operating between Red Cow and Connolly/The Point only.

By Sean Murray Monday 14 Nov 2016, 5:54 PM

Nov 14th 2016, 5:54 PM 24,404 Views 22 Comments

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THERE IS MAJOR disruption on the Luas red line between Red Cow and Tallaght/Saggart following an incident at Belgard. Currently, the service is operating between Red Cow and Connolly/The Point only.

Red Line: due to incident @ Belgard, we're currently operating between Red Cow& Connolly/ The Point only. Please see https://t.co/w5mIjRaVOB
— Luas (@Luas) November 14, 2016

Luas said that valid tickets are being accepted on a replacement coach service that is currently in operation. However, there are major delays in the area as the road at Belgard is be partially closed. In a statement on its website, Luas said that they “apologise for any and all inconvenience caused.”

Gardaí are present at the scene to assist in the flow of traffic.

Read: Luas crash: Eight hospitalised as tram and tourist bus collide in Smithfield

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Major disruption to Luas red line after rush hour incident at Belgard

The Red Line is operating between Red Cow and Connolly/The Point only.