Changes to Drogheda rail service

IARNRÓD Éireann has advised customers that timetable alterations to off-peak and weekend services on the Drogheda rail line will begin this weekend, on Sunday December 9th, with late night Christmas services to Dundalk from December 7th.

The alterations to the Northern Commuter comes in response to customer feedback.

Key elements of the new timetables are a significant increase in the number of off-peak and weekend services between Drogheda and Connolly.

In addition, to address feedback from customers arising from the changed schedules in September, further alterations will take place.

A number of morning Northern Commuter services will additionally serve Portmarnock, Clongriffin and Howth Junction; and one evening Northern Commuter service will additionally serve Clongriffin and Portmarnock, to balance capacity

Additional early morning 06.52hrs Connolly to Malahide DART service to provide connection to northbound Northern Commuter service for DART customers at intermediate stations

Finally, a number of other minor schedule alterations will be made to improve punctuality.

In addition, late night Christmas services begin this weekend, and will operate on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th, Friday 14th and Saturday 15th, and Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd December at the following times: 00:40hrs and 01:40hrs from Dublin Pearse serving Tara Street, Dublin Connolly, and all stations from Howth Junction to Dundalk.

Fares will be charged at normal rates, meaning customers can use Leapcard and buy cash fares for the best value Christmas travel option. Weekly, monthly and annual season tickets are valid on late night services, so season ticket holders will be able to use late night services at no extra charge.

Late night services will also have security personnel on board to ensure customer safety.