Commuter's 24-hour weekly train journey between Thurles and Dublin

Irish Rail plans to double peak-time train services between Dublin and Cork within five years, significantly increasing frequency for towns like Thurles. This expansion aims to make commuter towns more liveable and attractive for hybrid workers, improving accessibility to Dublin. Current services from Thurles to Dublin take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Despite improvements in reliability and comfort over the decades, issues like overcrowding and inconsistent onboard announcements persist, indicating further development is needed.