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Customers who are already in possession of or purchasing on the day of travel a valid standard class ticket(s) such as Family Ticket, Day Return, Open Return, Weekly, Monthly, Annual or InterRail ticket can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Reservation Only' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for seat only bookings online.

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Customers who hold a Free Travel / DSFA Pass can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for Free Travel bookings online.

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  • You can purchase the ticket above using our Journey Planner. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.
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  • You can purchase the ticket by clicking 'Buy Now' below. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.

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  • Collect at Ticket Machine - customers must collect their ticket(s) before boarding from a Ticket Vending Machine at any Iarnród Éireann station (within the Republic of Ireland)
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Where there is doubt regarding the age qualification, it is the responsibility of the passenger or their guardian or parent to produce satisfactory evidence of age when requested by any Iarnród Éireann staff member. Amendments and cancellations are subject to the fare purchased ie Low, Semi Flexible, Flexible, First Class. 

Children under 5 years travel free in standard class on any Iarnród Éireann services when accompanied by a passenger holding a valid ticket, provided children do not occupy seats required for paying passengers. Failure to produce a valid ticket, appropriate ID or surcharge where necessary will result in a fine of €100 together with the relevant unpaid fare.

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For more information go to our Young Adult (19-25 years) / Student section.

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  • Download QR Ticket(s) - customers can download the PDF (which includes their QR code ticket) to their mobile device, or print the PDF ticket at home in advance of travel

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Is an option for customers who are in possession of Free Travel Pass, a valid standard class ticket(s), seasonal ticket(s), Taxsaver ticket(s) or InterRail to book onto a train in standard class. Customers who have a valid standard class ticket but wish to upgrade to First Class should also use this selection. For more information go to Tickets Explained section.

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Track laying complete and next phase of works commence on Limerick to Foynes Freight line

27 March 2025

Iarnród Éireann is a step closer to the reintroduction of freight services on the Limerick to Foynes rail line, as the laying of 42km of new track is now complete.

During the past 27 months, Iarnród Éireann, along with project partners Sisk, have completed the removal of all original rail line infrastructure, followed by a complete renewal and relaying of 42km of track, sleepers and track bed.

Other key elements undertaken by this €151.5 million project to date include;

  • The removal, restoration and reinstatement of the River Maigue and River Deel bridges
  • Construction of a new 46m span bridge to replace Robertstown Viaduct
  • The upgrading and reinstatement of 13 public road level crossings
  • Installation of duct and drainage routes
  • Renewal of user worked level crossings
  • Boundary fencing works as required along the length of the line

The line is planned to come into operation in 2026. The project now enters its next phase with works to be undertaken over the next 18 months including:

  • Specialist in house teams will deliver the signalling & telecoms infrastructure to enable trains to operate
  • Closure of user worked level crossings by structures
  • Refurbishment of Foynes Station building
  • Installation and testing of CCTV at the 13 public road level crossings, a significant safety improvement over previous gated crossings

Jim Meade, CEO of Iarnród Éireann said today

“The reinstatement of the freight line between Limerick and Foynes is essential to building freight transportation connections and providing opportunity for businesses to switch from road freight to more sustainable rail freight in the future. This milestone completion of the track laying on the line means we are a step closer to delivering a reliable, frequent and, most importantly, sustainable logistics option for many companies that currently use and will, in the future, use the Port of Foynes.”

Paul Brown, CEO, Sisk said

“Track laying completion marks another major project milestone for our Infrastructure team who have made making significant progress to date including the removal, restoration and reinstatement of the River Maigue and River Deel bridges. We would like to thank all our team and track laying partner, Steconfer who have installed 66,000 sleepers and look forward to supporting Iarnród Éireann to deliver the final phase of the project.”

Limerick to Foynes Freight Line

The 42km stretch of railway between Limerick city and Foynes Port originally opened in 1858 but has been inactive since 2001. The line remained under the stewardship of Iarnród Éireann and is being renewed to support the reintroduction of rail freight services.

Iarnród Éireann Rail Freight 2040 Strategy will position rail at the centre of Ireland’s freight transport system, creating connections and giving greater opportunity for business to switch from road freight to more sustainable rail freight.

Reopening of the line, working with Shannon Foynes Port Company, we will deliver a reliable, frequent, and sustainable logistics option for many companies that currently or in the future will use the port of Foynes.

Key project milestones outlined below:

Project Timeline Key Project Milestones
Project Timeline Key Project Milestones
December 2022

Construction contract awarded to Sisk

March - Vegetation clearance and removal of existing track began

Throughout 2023

May - Boundary fencing installation commenced / Works commenced on Robertstown Viaduct

September - River Maigue Bridge removed for restoration works / Delivery of new rail for the project commenced

January - Clearance of vegetation and old track completed

February - Replacement track formation and installation of new ballast begins

Throughout 2024

April - River Deel Bridge reinstalled/Track laying of new rail and concrete sleepers begins

September - River Maigue Bridge reinstated

October - Tamping, signalling and telecommunications works began

March 2025 Track laying fully complete
Throughout 2025 Signalling and telecommunications works continue
During 2026  Planned completion of all works and first freight services enter operation

 

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