Major delays for Irish Rail passengers due to signalling issues caused by flooding as commuters face 45-min knockbacks
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As of 5.32pm, the DART is facing 10-minute delays "on some services".
The Maynooth/M3 Commuter route has been delayed by 35 minutes.
The Northern Commuter route has been delayed by 15 minutes, while the Phoenix Park Tunnel services have been knocked back 5-10 minutes.
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A little while ago, Irish Rail said that delays are expected between Drogheda and Dundalk
The 15:50 Connolly to Belfast train has been delayed by 45 minutes, while the 15:00 Belfast to Connolly service was knocked back 19 minutes.
Earlier, there was also
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There was also a mechanical issue on a train.
Irish Rail is posting regular updates on the routes on its
More to follow.
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