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Links (01.07.05)
Anyone interested in Irish Railways, both north and south, should subscribe to the free newsletter, Irish Railway News [search in groups on www.msn.com]. Their Newsletter is packed with up-to-date and informed information about rail - recent revelations include the scandalous handling of secondary passenger and fright lines. They are also developing an associated website with pictures and features as well as archived Newsletters.
Iarnrod Eireann/Irish Rail Home Page News page is useful, especially in times of crisis (2000 has seen a lot of disruption, including industrial unrest. If you're intending to rely on the railways during your visit to Ireland, check this site for the latest news). Not much enthusiast info here but there is an online timetable.
Dublin's light rail system - Luas (see also Luas tips) I'm delighted to see that this site is up and running, giving very useful details of the construction of the Tallaght - Red Cow section and photographs of work at Sandyford. There are technical pages as well as other useful data and a news page.
Why not plan your Irish visit to coincide with a rail special tour, courtesy of the experts at Tailte Tours? It's a great way to see Ireland, meet locals, and you can use them to visit Irish towns and city in a day from Dublin and enjoy the great atmosphere of a rail enthusiasts special! While run as a commercial operation by three experts, its aim is to raise funds for a number of rail projects, all of which will support the Irish tourist trade.Their programme in 2022 included trips to Killarney/Tralee and then another to Dromod, Co. Leitrim to visit the excellent Cavan & Leitrim Railway.
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