Alstom part of group to design and operate Dublin Metro
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Alstom, John Laing, FCC, Meridiam, and RATP Dev to join forces to design, construct, finance,…
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Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway
Vital infrastructure works at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) were recently completed with the help of the railway systems contractor Babcock International Group.…
Northern Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration
Northern Ireland's Downpatrick and County Down Railway has issued an update on its 80 Class power car 69.
Irish railway completes repairs to signal cabin interlocking
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway has announced that it has completed repairs to the mechanical interlocking at its Bundoran Junction signal cab…
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 …
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.