Revised timetable to operate on Iarnród Éireann network from Monday 11th January

Mandatory Intercity prebooking extended until further notice

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that, following the further level 5 restrictions announced by Government yesterday, a revised and reduced schedule will operate across the rail network from Monday 11^th January, approved by the National Transport Authority. The revised schedule reflects significantly reduced demand, and will ensure service continuity and resilience for essential workers and carers who must travel.

Additionally, to effectively manage the 25% capacity available for use, the requirement to pre-book Intercity travel, in place over the Christmas and New Year period, is extended until further notice.

Customers are also reminded that, under current COVID-19 measures:

Only those travelling for essential purposes should travel by rail or other public transport
The wearing of face coverings is mandatory on board and in stations
Those whose travel is essential should avoid using cash wherever possible
We are continuing to implement enhanced cleaning and sanitisation measures on trains and at stations, with a focus on customer touchpoints
Catering services remains suspended on board Intercity, and alcohol is prohibited on all trains

Revised schedule from Monday 11^th January

From Monday 11^th January, a revised and reduced schedule will operate across the Iarnród Éireann network.

Customers for whom travel is essential should check all times before travel at www.irishrail.ie , but in summary, service arrangements will be as follows:

Days	Route	Service details
Monday to Saturday	DART	Saturday schedule
	Northern Commuter	Saturday schedule PLUS 06:30hrs Dundalk to Connolly
	Maynooth/M3 Commuter	Saturday schedule PLUS 06:15hrs Longford to Connolly
	Heuston Commuter (including Phoenix Park Tunnel)	Revised and reduced schedule
	Cork Commuter	Revised and reduced schedule
	Heuston Intercity routes (Dublin to Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Westport/Ballina, Waterford)	Revised and reduced schedule
	Dublin Connolly to Sligo / Rosslare	Revised and reduced schedule
	Dublin Connolly to Belfast	Normal schedule
	Limerick to Limerick Junction	Normal schedule
	Limerick to Ennis/Galway	Revised and reduced schedule
	Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh)	Services suspended
	Waterford to Limerick Jctn	Services suspended
Days	Route	Service details
Sunday	DART, Northern Commuter, Maynooth/M3 Commuter, Cork Commuter	Normal Sunday schedule
	Heuston Commuter	Normal Sunday schedule with minor alterations
	Intercity	Normal Sunday schedule on all routes, except some cancellations on: · Dublin-Limerick · Dublin-Galway · Dublin-Westport · Dublin-Waterford · Dublin-Sligo · Limerick-Ennis
	Limerick to Ballybrophy (via Nenagh)	Services suspended

Mandatory requirement to pre-book Intercity travel extended until further notice

To effectively manage the 25% capacity available for use, the requirement to pre-book Intercity travel, which was successfully implemented over the Christmas and New Year period, will be extended until further notice.

Pre-booking Intercity travel will ensure the available 25% capacity on Intercity services is effectively managed, providing rail customers with a safe and sanitary travelling environment over the Christmas and New Year period.

Intercity travel can be pre-booked at www.irishrail.ie along with further information, and customers are advised:

– Please only book Intercity journeys if your travel is absolutely essential

– Holders of existing tickets (e.g open returns, season tickets, DSP free travel) can also pre-book their Intercity reservations during these dates at no charge via www.irishrail.ie

– Seating will be unassigned, and customers are asked not to sit in seating designated as restricted, to ensure appropriate distancing

Iarnród Éireann thanks customers for their continued cooperation and overwhelming compliance with measures in place during COVID-19.