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Commuters are told to expect significant delays. Alamy Stock Photo

Significant delays to train services through Dublin city centre after vehicle strikes bridge

Staff are currently attending a scene after a vehicle struck a bridge between Connolly and Tara Street stations.

IARNRÓD ÉIREANN SERVICES between Connolly and Tara Street stations in Dublin have resumed after a vehicle struck a bridge along the route.

Services between the Dublin city centre stations were temporarily suspended this evening.

Knock-on delays, more than 35 minutes long, are expected due to congestion along rail lines.

Dart services are delayed by more than 35 minutes, Newbridge services are 15 minutes behind schedule, trains to Maynooth and on the northern line in Dublin are more than 20 minutes late.

The 5.28pm service from Connolly Station to Rosslare Europort has been delayed by nearly 25 minutes. The 4.40pm Bray to Drogheda service is more than 45 minutes late.

The rail service has told commuters that delays are expected to ease as it regulates services back to normal schedules.

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