In Cork, commuters are being warned to expect changes across the weekend as upgrade works continue as part of the Cork Area Commuter Rail programme.
Bus replacements will be in operation on routes serving Cobh, Midleton and Mallow on Saturday and Sunday, while intercity services between Cork and Dublin Heuston, as well as Cork to Tralee routes, will involve bus transfers between Cork and Mallow.
These works form part of a wider long-term investment programme aimed at increasing capacity and improving reliability across Cork’s rail network, including plans for more frequent services and expanded infrastructure in the coming years.
Additional disruption is expected in the Dublin area, where DART services between Connolly and Dun Laoghaire will be suspended from Saturday to Easter Monday, impacting travel along one of the busiest commuter corridors in the country.
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead and check times before travelling, as services will operate to revised schedules throughout the weekend. Good Friday will see modified timetables, while Easter Monday services will generally run on a Sunday schedule.
With engineering works taking place simultaneously across multiple stations, rail users should expect longer journey times and potential delays, particularly on intercity routes connecting major cities.
Iarnród Éireann has apologised for the inconvenience, stating that the works are essential to improving the network and delivering more reliable services in the future.
Readers are advises to check regular updates on both Irish Rail's website and Twitter account.
