👀 FIRST LOOK! Our 1st new 5-carriage DART+ train has arrived, built by Alstom & funded by Transport for Ireland, 185 carriages on order.   Safety approval, testing & commissioning begins straight away, in service from early 2026 on Drogheda line.   Full details: irishrail.ie/en-ie/news/fir…

The first Alstom-built, five-car X’trapolis train for Ireland’s DART+ has been unveiled in Dublin! This fleet will boost capacity and accessibility for Iarnród Éireann commuters across the Greater Dublin Area when passenger service begins in early 2026. See how they were built 👇

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Cork enthusiasts may wish to join our railtour at Limerick Junction on Saturday (10:50, back for 19:00). We also have a set down at Mallow at 18:15. These times will allow passengers to travel on all the highlights (first passenger mkIV to Limerick, 201 class + mkIV to

Flashback Friday: 20 years ago today, Eurostar power car No. 3307 went up the Thames on a barge to mark the operator's 10th anniversary. The special commissioned livery represents the three-letter codes of airports, a reminder then that rail travel was a greener option.

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Today, we have a stand on the wonderful Táilte Tours CLG trip to Limerick and Kerry. Drop in for a visit if you're aboard!

All set for the #GSR100

History is made as the first mkIV passenger working to Limerick arrives

Both our island's railway companies are represented on our railtour to Limerick and Killarney today: Translink Enterprise Train loco 209 hauling Iarnród Éireann carriages

Great day so far on Táilte Tours CLG "The Great Southern Railway Centennial Railtour" including the first visit of a MK4 to Limerick Check in passenger service.

Destination Killarney

A very enjoyable railtour today and the first passenger run of a MK4 set to Limerick City. No fuss (having managed railtours before it can be a chore dealing with last minute issues), a relaxing day out and good company. Photos from the day at thewandererphotos.smugmug.com/RailtoursPrese…

Snowy scenes from around the network this morning. On the Foynes freight line, currently under construction; at Limerick Junction; and at Westport Station. Thanks to all our teams working to keep all trains moving. #sneachta #weatherwatch Transport for Ireland

A recap of last Saturday's "Great Southern Railway Centennial" railtour is now available to read on our blog. tailtetours.com/post/railtour-…

Your #tiny pocket-sized "ABC of IRISH LOCOMOTIVES" for the princely sum of 2-shillings, published 1949 by Ian Allan. #irishrailarchives #ExploreYourArchive

History made by Irish railtour company railadvent.co.uk/2024/11/histor… #caf #ireland #TáilteTours

We've seen this one before but it's one of the few #archive slides showing elephants and trains together; 🐘🚂CIÉ's "Anything, Anywhere, Anytime" slogan @ Kingsbridge (Heuston), Dublin, 1961. #ExploreYourArchive #EYAAnimals #irishrailarchives Photos of Dublin

In this blog we take a look at the history of the many terminus railway stations that have served Cork city since 1849. Of these, Iarnród Éireann's Kent Station is the only one in operation today. tailtetours.com/post/a-histori…

January 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Republic of Ireland's first mainline diesel locomotive, Sulzer No.1100, by CIÉ at Dublin's Inchicore Works. Read all about it in our new blog article. tailtetours.com/post/75-years-…