Cork Dublin train delayed in Laois due to bridge strike

Irish Rail were temporarily suspended services between Dublin and Cork following a bridge strike in Laois. 

The train between the two cities was delayed by just over a half an hour following the incident. Services betwene Ballybrophy and Portlaoise were also delayed due to the incident.  

“15:00 Heuston to Cork is stopped in Portlaoise, awaiting the arrival of an ambulance,” Irish Rail stated on social media earlier today. 

“Services are resuming between Portlaoise and Ballybrophy,” they later said. 

“15:00 Heuston to Cork is operating approximately 35 minutes delayed,” they added. 

High vehicles have struck bridges in Portlaoise on a number of occasions in the past.

Irish Rail had previously stated that a new warning system would be in place for two railway bridges in Portlaoise by the end of 2022.