Bus transfers will operate on all train services to and from Limerick’s Colbert Station in June as part of a major resignalling project.
Irish Rail is warning that from June 4th to 25th, all services between Limerick and Limerick Junction will be affected, with onward train connections to/from Dublin and Cork.
Bus transfers will also be operation for all services between Limerick, Ennis with train connections to Galway and there will be a reduced service to Sixmilebridge during this time.
Iarnrod Eireann is advising customers who need assistance to contact them at least 24 hours in advance on 1850 366 222.
Full statement from Iarnród Éireann:
- Bus transfers will be in operation for all services between Limerick and Limerick Junction, with onward train connections to/from Dublin and Cork
- Bus transfers will be operation for all services between Limerick and Ennis with onward train connections to/from Galway
- Bus transfers will be operation between Limerick and Birdhill with an onward train connection to/from Ballybrophy.
- Bus transfers will depart Limerick 15 minutes earlier than the advertised train departure time
- There will be a reduced service level to Sixmilebridge during this time.
- Customers requiring assistance should contact Iarnród Éireann at least 24 hours in advance at 1850 366222.
A revised timetable, including bus transfers, will be in operation for the duration of these works. Please see www.irishrail.ie for details.
Members of the public should note that all lines remain live during these works, with test and maintenance trains operating. User operated level crossings should be used correctly and safely at all times.
About the works
These essential works will replace two life-expired signal cabins that currently signal all routes into and out of Limerick’s Colbert Station.
Semaphore and mechanical signals which have regulated signalling in the area for the past century will be replaced by one single signal cabin that will contain a computerised signalling system. These works will futureproof Limerick Station’s signalling needs for decades to come and will improve safety and reliability.
Signalling systems regulate the safe movement of trains, and the complexity of a terminal station like Limerick requires this significant closure to decommission the old system, and complete and commission the new signalling system.
In order to use the closure time as efficiently as possible, Iarnród Éireann’s Civil Engineering department will also be taking the opportunity to carry out essential works including:
- Maintenance to the Shannon Railway Bridge on the Limerick to Ennis Line
- Straightening of platform 3 in Limerick Station
- Other minor works in the Limerick area
Iarnród Éireann apologises for any inconvenience these essential works may cause.
