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# Coolmine

Train services delayed after bin truck damages crossing barrier

Irish Rail said the truck failed to stop at the barriers.

Irish Rail Irish Rail

RAIL SERVICES WERE delayed this morning after a bin truck refused to stop and damaged crossing barriers.

Irish Rail said there were delays of around 20 minutes to Maynooth/Sligo line services this morning as a result.

Delays of +20 mins to Maynooth/Connolly and Sligo/Connolly services due to issue with level crossing at Coolmine. Update to follow.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) July 24, 2017

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It said the truck had failed to stop at the barriers across the line at Coolmine.

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