Alstom and ATM make joint bid for Dublin’s Luas system
Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom and ATM Group (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi), have announced that they have formed a "strategic joint venture" to bid …
Tag: Ireland
New Irish Tour Will Get Vistors to Two Heritage Sites
A tour by bus which will visit off-the-beaten-track heritage centres in the Irish Midlands is being held in July.
Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.
Arrow train to return to West Ireland for first time in 20 years
On 5th April, an Irish Rail 2600 Class adorned in an "Arrow" livery made a first appearance at Galway in the far west of Ireland over 20 years.
New siding ballasted by volunteers at Downpatrick
Downpartick railway lay new siding to their new shed
Northern Ireland railway hosts a car rally for St. Patrick’s Day
Last weekend, the Downpatrick & County Down Railway held a number of festivities culminating in St. Patrick's Day on Monday, 17th March.
“Arrow” to return to Galway on Táilte Tours Charter this Spring
Celebrity train to return to Galway this April
Significant milestone reached in modernising Ireland’s railway
A significant milestone in modernising Ireland‘s railways was reached when Alstom completed the installation of a Level 1 European Train Control System (ETCS) on the…
Amey secures £35m contract for consultancy services in Northern Ireland
Amey has secured a £35m consultancy contract from Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure - Transport and Road Asset Management.
History made by Irish railtour company
Push-pull mkVI coaches take their first passenger's down the Limerick line