Up to 400,000 Intercity journeys expected over the Christmas and New Year period

Iarnród Éireann expects up to 400,000 Intercity journeys to be made across the network over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

The company is advising customers to book online at www.irishrail.ie if possible, and to allow extra time at stations in major cities.

Full schedule information throughout the period is available at www.irishrail.ie, and customers are advised to check their times before travelling on Intercity, DART and Commuter, as there are schedule alterations throughout this time on each day.

Customers are advised to note – in particular – the following:

Sunday 24^th December

• Intercity services will operate a regular Sunday service with some alterations and cancellations until approximately 21:00.
• DART and Dublin Commuter services will operate a regular Sunday service until approximately 21:00 (20.00 for Heuston routes).
• Cork Commuter services will operate a regular Sunday service until approximately 19:00.

Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th December – No services will operate.

Wednesday 27^th to Friday 29^th December

• Intercity services will operate to a weekday service with some alterations and cancellations.
• DART, Dublin Commuter and Cork Commuter services will operate a Saturday service with minor alterations.

Saturday 30^th December – A normal Saturday service will operate on all routes.

Sunday 31^st December

• Intercity services will operate a regular Sunday service with some alterations and cancellations until approximately 21:00.
• DART and Dublin Commuter services will operate a regular Sunday service until approximately 21:00 (20.00 for Heuston routes).
• Cork Commuter services will operate a regular Sunday service until approximately 19:00.

Fares for late night services will be charged at normal rates, meaning customers can use Leapcard and buy cash fares for the cheapest Christmas travel option. Furthermore, holders of weekly, monthly and annual season tickets will be able to use the service at no extra charge.

Monday 1st January 2018

• Heuston Intercity and services will operate a weekday service with some alterations and cancellations.
• Sligo and Rosslare Intercity services will operate a Sunday service.
• Belfast Enterprise services will operate a limited Sunday service with some cancellations.
• DART will operate a Sunday service.
• Dublin Commuter services will operate a Sunday service with some alterations.
• Cork Commuter services will operate an hourly service between Cork and Cobh, and between Cork and Midleton.

Tuesday 2^nd January – Normal schedules resume.

REMEMBER: Please check the exact times for your journey before travelling on all routes for all dates at www.irishrail.ie

We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.