New water bottle refill stations installed at Irish Rail stops as phased national rollout kicks off
Commuters will be able to stay hydrated on the go as the Iconic-V Outdoor Bottle Filling Stations are installed.
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Commuters will be able to refill their water bottle on the go
Credit: Alamy
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Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien and Cllr Jimmy Guerin launched the roll out
Credit: Johnny Bambury
Ecofil, Ireland's leading provider of sustainable bottle-filling solutions in Ireland, announced the rollout yesterday.
Malahide DART station is the first location under the new agreement - which marks the beginning of a phased national rollout.
The initiative, launched in collaboration with
In the coming week, four additional stations at Bray, Drogheda, Mallow and
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It offers a convenient and sustainable amenity that supports reduced plastic waste and promotes refilling over single-use bottles, aligning with wider environmental goals across the Irish Rail network.
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien said: 'Providing free, premium filtered
'Initiatives like this, delivered through collaboration with forward-thinking companies like Ecofil, are key to delivering a greener, cleaner public transport system for everyone.'
Director of Ecofil, Jimmy Guerin, said: 'This partnership with Irish Rail represents a major step forward in our mission to make sustainable hydration accessible and convenient.
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'Having our first unit live at Malahide, especially with the current high footfall around concerts, demonstrates just how impactful our water filling stations can be.
'We are proud to be supporting both public health and the environment at such a visible level.'
Irish Rail bosses said the initiative reflects their 'ongoing commitment' to environmental innovation and 'complements broader efforts' across the transport sector to reduce the environmental footprint of daily travel.
The rollout aligns with government sustainability goals and efforts to reduce plastic waste across the public transport network.
Ecofil designs and manufactures innovative water dispensing solutions that support sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact.
As part of the ERG Group, based in Finglas and employing 38 people, Ecofil chiefs said they play a vital role in helping communities across Ireland eliminate single-use plastics and embrace a greener future.
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The iced water filling stations will be a major boost for commuters
Credit: Johnny Bambury
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