The company is examining the use of vending machines on its mainline rail network as an option to complement the possible return of on-board trolley services.
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Infrastructure works costing at least E230 million are required to protect parts of the South Dublin Dart line between the Merrion Gates and Greystones in Co Wicklow from collapsing into the sea, according to Irish Rail assessments.
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Led by Greystones Town Team, and with the support of CIE, Irish Rail, Greystones Tidy Towns and the Whale Theatre, this ambitious project aims to transform ...
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A cross-border hourly train service linking Belfast and Dublin could be in place by the end of next year, the head of Irish Rail has said.

Jim Meade, chief executive of Irish Rail, said extra train fleet coming in this year could see a hourly Enterprise service during peak times in place by the end of 2023.
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Iarnrd ireann (Irish Rail) may have to close the majority of its rail network if no extra government funding is forthcoming over the next few years.

In their Rail Review 2016 Report, Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority said a continued lack of investment had created a significant operational funding gap.
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