Irish Rail faced criticism for a delayed Dublin-Cork service due to water pump failure, leaving passengers stranded for 7+ hours.

Irish Rail faced heavy criticism for a delayed intercity service between Dublin and Cork due to a water pump failure, leaving passengers stranded for over seven hours and arriving at 2:30am. An internal investigation report highlighted the need for standby locomotives and drivers at key locations, especially as service frequency increases. Irish Rail apologized and compensated affected passengers.

April 09, 2024
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