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06 Sept 2025
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06 Sept 2025
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Irish Rail has suspended some rail services in Laois after vehicle struck a bridge this evening.
Rail staff are going to inspect the rail line and bridge before services can continue. It's understood the bridge on the Portlaoise to Mountmellick Road was struck.
Trains services are suspended between Portlaoise and Ballybrophy and the 7pm Heuston to Cork train is being held in Portarlington.
Update:
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 11, 2024
19:00 Heuston to Cork is held in Portarlington.
A vehicle has struck a bridge near Portlaoise, and services are suspended on the line ahead.
Crews are en route to complete an inspection of the bridge.
Update to follow.
-CL https://t.co/0QehEWD79P
Irish Rail says it will issue an updates on social media.
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