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# off-the-rails - Friday 12 October, 2018

Rail services getting back to normal after Storm Callum - but flights and ferries disrupted Aftermath

Rail services getting back to normal after Storm Callum - but flights and ferries disrupted

Updated Oct 12th 2018, 10:47 AM 38,902 Views 16 Comments

Here’s the latest on the transport situation in the wake of stormy weather overnight.

# off-the-rails - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

People are paying an extra €61,000 to live near a Luas stop Off The Rails

People are paying an extra €61,000 to live near a Luas stop

Oct 9th 2018, 8:12 AM 18,623 Views 35 Comments

Buyers are now paying an average of €446,000 for a property close to a Luas stop in Dublin.

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 12 September, 2018

More carriages added to DART trains after new timetable leads to raft of complaints Off The Rails

More carriages added to DART trains after new timetable leads to raft of complaints

Sep 12th 2018, 6:05 PM 18,336 Views 23 Comments

Capacity has been increased today – but one northside councillor says “the jury’s still out”.

# off-the-rails - Tuesday 11 September, 2018

Irish Rail admits 'teething problems' - but passengers say new timetable 'a disaster' for some areas Off The Rails

Irish Rail admits 'teething problems' - but passengers say new timetable 'a disaster' for some areas

Sep 11th 2018, 6:07 PM 37,925 Views 30 Comments

Shorter trains are causing problems for passengers on the northside of Dublin.

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 15 August, 2018

Dart derailed last year because a staff member was 'not competent' Off The Rails

Dart derailed last year because a staff member was 'not competent'

Aug 15th 2018, 11:05 PM 27,174 Views 21 Comments

The ‘low-speed derailment’ occurred close to Dun Laoghaire station last year.

# off-the-rails - Tuesday 22 May, 2018

Train and tram driver alcohol limit 4 times higher than bus drivers - but that's set to change Off The Rails

Train and tram driver alcohol limit 4 times higher than bus drivers - but that's set to change

May 22nd 2018, 6:14 PM 12,591 Views 24 Comments

Train and tram drivers are currently allowed a limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 21 March, 2018

There will be major rail disruptions during the Easter weekend Off The Rails

There will be major rail disruptions during the Easter weekend

Mar 21st 2018, 3:15 PM 24,621 Views 16 Comments

Irish Rail are advising that people check whether their route is affected.

# off-the-rails - Friday 15 December, 2017

Rents for homes close to new Luas cross-city stops rise by 21% Off The Rails

Rents for homes close to new Luas cross-city stops rise by 21%

Dec 15th 2017, 12:05 AM 14,917 Views 39 Comments

Overall, commuters living on the Dublin coastline pay the most on average.

# off-the-rails - Monday 11 December, 2017

Prices of homes near new Luas Cross City increased by 15% over the last year Off The Rails

Prices of homes near new Luas Cross City increased by 15% over the last year

Dec 11th 2017, 6:00 AM 21,980 Views 17 Comments

Overall, commuters living on the Dublin coastline pay on average the most for a property.

# off-the-rails - Friday 20 October, 2017

Irish Rail staff to go on strike on five dates in November and December Off The Rails

Irish Rail staff to go on strike on five dates in November and December

Oct 20th 2017, 4:20 PM 82,582 Views 182 Comments

Unions have accused the Irish Rail CEO of undercutting his negotiators last night.

# off-the-rails - Tuesday 17 October, 2017

Luas services won't be back until tomorrow after storm damage to equipment at Red Cow Off The Rails

Luas services won't be back until tomorrow after storm damage to equipment at Red Cow

Oct 17th 2017, 8:18 AM 11,340 Views 23 Comments

A technical room inside the depot was damaged by the storm.

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 11 January, 2017

From The Daily Edge 9 memories you'll have if you were a dedicated Off The Rails viewer Turn To The Left

9 memories you'll have if you were a dedicated Off The Rails viewer

Jan 11th 2017, 3:47 PM 6,730 Views No Comments

“Off The Rails, off the rails…”

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 25 May, 2016

Luas strikes planned for tomorrow and Friday have been called off Off The Rails

Luas strikes planned for tomorrow and Friday have been called off

May 25th 2016, 11:44 AM 21,010 Views 116 Comments

Good news for commuters, students – and fans of Bruce Springsteen.

# off-the-rails - Tuesday 3 May, 2016

The Luas will be off tomorrow - and there are four more strikes planned this month Summer Of Discontent

The Luas will be off tomorrow - and there are four more strikes planned this month

May 3rd 2016, 3:42 PM 26,912 Views 109 Comments

There’s no sign of an end to the long-running dispute between drivers and Luas operator Transdev.

# off-the-rails - Thursday 28 April, 2016

Luas user? Remember that drivers are striking again today Off The Rails

Luas user? Remember that drivers are striking again today

Apr 28th 2016, 7:23 AM 13,915 Views 162 Comments

Siptu members at the company are taking action for better pay and conditions.

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 27 April, 2016

If you get the Luas, you need alternative plans tomorrow Off The Rails

If you get the Luas, you need alternative plans tomorrow

Apr 27th 2016, 8:27 PM 24,205 Views 71 Comments

Transdev this week walked out of talks in which drivers asked for a 26.5% pay increase.

# off-the-rails - Thursday 24 March, 2016

Luas strike to go ahead on Easter Sunday and Monday Easter Strike

Luas strike to go ahead on Easter Sunday and Monday

Mar 24th 2016, 10:50 PM 86,204 Views 257 Comments

This weekend’s strike is back on, following the rejection of a deal by tram workers.

# off-the-rails - Thursday 10 March, 2016

Luas drivers have announced four more days of strikes Off The Rails

Luas drivers have announced four more days of strikes

Mar 10th 2016, 2:08 PM 20,927 Views 122 Comments

Siptu says the drivers have “no option”.

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 2 March, 2016

Luas drivers will strike on Easter Sunday and Monday Off The Rails

Luas drivers will strike on Easter Sunday and Monday

Mar 2nd 2016, 7:06 PM 28,551 Views 193 Comments

It comes in addition to St Patrick’s Day.

# off-the-rails - Friday 12 February, 2016

Luas strike: Another stressful day for commuters, as Hailo demand surges Off The Rails

Luas strike: Another stressful day for commuters, as Hailo demand surges

Feb 12th 2016, 7:05 AM 12,993 Views 47 Comments

Regular Luas commuters are taking to buses, taxis, bicycles and cars to make it to work

# off-the-rails - Monday 5 January, 2015

Number of people taking trains has grown for the first time since the economic crash Choo Choo

Number of people taking trains has grown for the first time since the economic crash

Jan 5th 2015, 6:15 AM 6,901 Views 43 Comments

The Limerick-~Galway route saw the biggest increase in passengers.

# off-the-rails - Monday 1 September, 2014

I'm not intervening, says Minister --- as talks to avoid rail strikes begin again Striiiiike

I'm not intervening, says Minister --- as talks to avoid rail strikes begin again

Sep 1st 2014, 2:45 PM 6,492 Views 33 Comments

Two more rail strikes are planned for this month, but it’s hoped a solution can be reached at LRC talks continuing this afternoon.

# off-the-rails - Saturday 30 August, 2014

"No progress" today, but talks to avoid another train strike will continue LRC

"No progress" today, but talks to avoid another train strike will continue

Aug 30th 2014, 4:31 PM 4,743 Views 8 Comments

SIPTU says there’s been no progress as yet, as unions and management meet to try and resolve their dispute before the next scheduled strike action.

# off-the-rails - Wednesday 9 July, 2014

Dart derailment was "caused by vandals" Off The Rails

Dart derailment was "caused by vandals"

Jul 9th 2014, 11:50 AM 14,179 Views 43 Comments

The line has now reopened, Iarnród Eireann said.

# off-the-rails - Friday 11 April, 2014

Mulling it over: Labour Court releases its plan to end Irish Rail dispute

Mulling it over: Labour Court releases its plan to end Irish Rail dispute

Apr 11th 2014, 5:31 PM 6,573 Views 12 Comments

The proposals set out today include pay cuts and changes to working conditions.

# off-the-rails - Thursday 27 March, 2014

From The Daily Edge Terrifying video of the Chicago train derailing and climbing up escalator Off The Rails This post contains videos

Terrifying video of the Chicago train derailing and climbing up escalator

Mar 27th 2014, 9:41 AM 20,674 Views 27 Comments

CCTV footage of the accident has emerged.

# off-the-rails - Monday 24 March, 2014

Over 30 injured as Chicago train derails and travels up airport escalator Off The Rails

Over 30 injured as Chicago train derails and travels up airport escalator

Mar 24th 2014, 10:53 AM 24,367 Views 38 Comments

The eight-car commuter train derailed early this morning at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport

# off-the-rails - Friday 21 March, 2014

Next stop, Labour Court... April date for long-running Irish Rail dispute Off The Rails

Next stop, Labour Court... April date for long-running Irish Rail dispute

Mar 21st 2014, 6:44 PM 5,465 Views 14 Comments

The company claims that each week without savings being secured costs them “an additional €100,000″.

# off-the-rails - Thursday 27 February, 2014

Irish Rail workers reject payroll-cutting plan, Varadkar ‘disappointed’ Off The Rails

Irish Rail workers reject payroll-cutting plan, Varadkar ‘disappointed’

Feb 27th 2014, 4:30 PM 9,570 Views 47 Comments

Both SIPTU and the NBRU have rejected the latest proposals as unfair. The Transport Minister says Irish Rail won’t be given any more cash…

# off-the-rails - Thursday 16 January, 2014

From The Daily Edge Passengers describe train derailment like ‘a monster coming up from the floor’ Off The Rails

Passengers describe train derailment like ‘a monster coming up from the floor’

Jan 16th 2014, 6:00 PM 32,188 Views 23 Comments

The train derailed in Sydney yesterday.

# off-the-rails - Sunday 2 December, 2012

Photos: The world’s longest toy train tracks Choo Choo

Photos: The world’s longest toy train tracks

Dec 2nd 2012, 6:00 PM 19,428 Views 22 Comments

Let’s hope this doesn’t go off the rails (ho ho!)

# off-the-rails - Monday 24 September, 2012

From The Daily Edge VIDEO: Toddler sends his toy train into space… and back Off The Rails This post contains videos

VIDEO: Toddler sends his toy train into space… and back

Sep 24th 2012, 8:30 PM 12,784 Views 29 Comments

All thanks to his dad.

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