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🚆 Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann)

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) is Ireland’s national rail operator, running InterCity, DART and commuter services across the Republic and to Belfast. Practical info on tickets, bikes, accessibility, fleet and plans.
Iarnród Éireann — branded Irish Rail — operates most passenger rail services in the Republic of Ireland (and the cross‑border Enterprise to Belfast). Below are concise, practical sections on where it runs, what services exist, ticketing, bikes, accessibility, fleet and safety. (irishrail.ie) (irishrail.ie)

🌍 Geography

Ireland’s national network links Dublin with regional cities and towns such as Cork, Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Waterford and the ferry‑connected Rosslare Europort, plus the cross‑border route to Belfast. The system mixes intercity, regional and urban commuter lines centered on Dublin. (irishrail.ie) (irishrail.ie)
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🗺️ Network & Services

Irish Rail runs InterCity services, regional routes, Dublin’s DART and wider commuter services; some routes are jointly operated (eg the Enterprise to Belfast). Services vary by route with express intercity trains and frequent suburban DART trains. (irishrail.ie, Irish Rail InterCity). (irishrail.ie)
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🚄 InterCity

InterCity trains connect major city pairs — for example Dublin–Cork, Dublin–Galway, Dublin–Limerick — with reserved seating on many services and onboard features (Wi‑Fi, power sockets on long‑distance sets). Catering is available on flagship routes such as Dublin–Cork. (irishrail.ie). (irishrail.ie)
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🚋 DART Commuter

The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) runs electric commuter services along the coast from Malahide/Howth in the north to Greystones in the south; commuter lines extend further into surrounding counties (Kildare, Wicklow, Louth, Meath, Longford). DART trains run very frequently and are the backbone of Dublin suburban travel. (irishrail.ie). (irishrail.ie)
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🎟️ Ticketing & Fare

Tickets can be bought online (QR tickets), at booking offices and machines; QR tickets can be added to Apple Wallet (Android support limited). The TFI Leap Card is the multimodal smartcard used across DART, Dublin commuter rail, bus and Luas with capping and transfer fares. Check specific caps and fare zones for Dublin and Cork. (irishrail.ie). (irishrail.ie)
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🚲 Bicycles

Bicycles are welcome but rules differ by service: booked spaces are required on many InterCity trains, DART and commuter services allow bikes off‑peak, and foldable bikes are permitted at all times. Advanced booking is recommended for long‑distance InterCity routes. (irishrail.ie). (irishrail.ie)
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♿ Accessibility

Irish Rail provides wheelchair spaces, accessible boarding (ramps/lifts at many stations) and limited accessible spaces on each train — customers are advised to book accessible assistance in advance to avoid disappointment. QR ticketing and staff support are documented on the official site. (irishrail.ie). (irishrail.ie)
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🏛️ Stations & Hubs

Major Dublin hubs are Connolly Station (Irish Rail HQ, InterCity/Enterprise/DART interchange) and Heuston Station (main terminus for Cork and some west/southwest services). Important regional stations and junctions include Mallow, Portlaoise, Limerick Junction and Rosslare Europort. (Connolly, Heuston, Irish Rail). (en.wikipedia.org, irishrail.ie)
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🛠️ Fleet & Sustainability

Irish Rail runs a mixed fleet (InterCity coaches, 22000 Class DMUs, DART EMUs, Enterprise sets) and publishes sustainability goals (targets to 2030) as rail plays a key role in Ireland’s climate plans. Fleet upgrades and electrification programs (DART+) are part of longer‑term network improvements. (irishrail.ie, rolling stock overview). (irishrail.ie, en.wikipedia.org)
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📜 History & Heritage

Iarnród Éireann carries a long railway heritage (over 150 years) and maintains a heritage office that supports preservation, community engagement and occasional vintage/steam operations in partnership with preservation groups. (irishrail.ie Heritage). (irishrail.ie)
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⚠️ Safety

Safety is Irish Rail’s top operational priority; the company publishes safety policies, emphasizes staff training and passenger guidance, and operates with CCTV, automated passenger information and station safety protocols. For incident reporting and real‑time disruption info, use Irish Rail’s live updates. (irishrail.ie Strategy & Safety). (irishrail.ie)
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ℹ️ Summary

Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) runs Ireland’s core passenger rail network — from high‑speed intercity legs to frequent DART commuter services — with modern ticketing (QR, Leap), bike policies, accessibility provisions and an ongoing program of fleet and network improvements. For timetables, fares or live updates consult the official Irish Rail pages. (irishrail.ie). (irishrail.ie)
If you’d like, I can:
  • pull current timetables for a specific route (example: Dublin–Cork).
  • explain Leap Card capping for a particular journey.
  • show bicycle booking steps and the online booking link.
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Last updated: Mon Aug 18, 2025