Major delays at Heuston Station due to ‘tragic accident’ on rail line

Delays throughout the day are to be expected.

Iarnród Éireann has issued a statement warning passengers to expect a major disruption to services today as there has been a "tragic incident" on the rail lines. According to the transport service, emergency services are dealing with the accident which happened on the line between Sallins and Newbridge.

Update: major disruption to services to/from Heuston, emergency services attending tragic incident on line between Sallins & Newbridge.

No trains departing Heuston until further notice except Heuston to Hazelhatch. Bus transfers being sourced for Intercity trains to Heuston — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 24, 2018

There are now buses being arranged for Portarlington, Portlaoise and Athy to Heuston, however delays will still ensue.

Ongoing disruption as a result of tragic incident. Buses being arranged for Portarlington, Portlaoise and Athy to Heuston but delays in sourcing for volumes travelling. No Intercity services departing Heuston until further notice. https://t.co/KgFwPs89qb

— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 24, 2018