Irish Rail resolves signalling fault as new control system plans emerge

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Irish Rail experienced a major signalling fault on Thursday, causing delays for Dart and commuter trains. The issue affected services from Greystones to Howth/Malahide and other routes, but was resolved by Friday morning. The company stated the fault was an isolated incident related to centralised control equipment. Irish Rail plans to replace its legacy system with a new National Train Control Centre, set to be phased in from autumn 2025 to early 2027. Recent timetable changes have also led to public complaints, prompting adjustments in September and October. Irish Rail noted that seasonal leaf fall has impacted punctuality, but expects improvements as conditions change.


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