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The issue ocurred at a level crossing between Maynooth and Leixlip. Alamy Stock Photo
Iarnród Éireann
Major morning train service delays after 'issue' at level crossing near Maynooth
Several Dublin-bound intercity train services have been delayed by more than 45 minutes due to the issue.
A NUMBER OF train services are currently experiencing significant delays due to an issue at a crossing near Maynooth, Co Kildare in the early hours of this morning.
In a statement posted online this morning, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) said that delays are expected between Maynooth and Leixlip due to “an issue” at a level crossing between these two stations” located in the Kilmacredock area.
All services between Maynooth and Connolly have been impacted, including Dublin-bound intercity services from Sligo and Longford.
Delays expected between Maynooth and Leixlip.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) April 30, 2025
There is an issue at a level crossing between these two Station.
Delays between Maynooth and Connolly are currently expected.
We are working to rectify this issue.
Update to follow.
-CL #Irishrail @TFIupdates
Several trains are expected to be held in Maynooth, and other services have been delayed by over 45 minutes.
Iarnród Éireann have said that special signalling arrangements are in place to enable trains to operate between Maynooth and Clonsilla.
Dublin Bus is also accepting rail tickets from Maynooth and Leixlip, the rail service added.
“We are working to rectify this issue,” Iarnród Éireann said in a statement.
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