LAST UPDATE | 9 Oct 2023

THE LUAS GREEN and red lines have resumed again this evening following a security alert which stopped all services in the city earlier. 

Gardaí said they investigated after a call was made about a “potential threat” on tram services, but “nothing of concern”. 

A garda spokesperson said: “Earlier this evening, Transdev Dublin Light Rail, LUAS operators reported to An Garda Síochána that they had received a phone call in relation to a potential threat to the tram service.”

 ”All LUAS trams were stopped at the nearest LUAS stop and passengers were evacuated in the interests of public safety.

“An Garda Síochána worked with LUAS staff to search all operational trams,” they added. 

Luas services have since returned in full.

Passengers on board services this evening were asked to disembark, as drivers also alighted from trams.

Gardaí boarded trams after they were made aware of a potential security threat by phone call earlier.

In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, this evening, Luas said: “Passengers, please be advised that the Red and Green Lines have now reopened. Please expect delays while we regulate services.”

Gardaí were scene searching a Luas by The Journal at the St. Stephen's Green Luas stop. Muiris O'Cearbhaill / The Journal Muiris O'Cearbhaill / The Journal / The Journal

Luas tickets still remain valid to use on Dublin Bus and the service said it will “update passengers in due course”.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” it added.