Irish Rail urged to address delays, overcrowding, and falling punctuality after new August timetable.

Fine Gael's Alan Farrell, Chairperson of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, has urged Irish Rail to address significant delays and overcrowding caused by a new timetable introduced in late August. He highlighted falling punctuality rates below 80% and the removal of intercity trains from Pearse Street station, which has inconvenienced many commuters. Farrell is seeking a public hearing with Irish Rail to discuss these issues and advocate for improved services.