18:05 Belfast Dublin, went on fire just north of Newry
Train halted per rules
Unclear if the on train fire extinguishing system activated (the fire alarm did)
Despite media reports the locomotive was not separated from the train
Fire was contained within the locomotive and did not spread
Train was not carrying a generator van
Failure of light/AC and all secondary systems instantly, limited to battery
Evacuation was painfully slow and relied on the 20:05 from Belfast (already running 30 minutes late due earlier breakdown) to run alongside and use the wheelchair ramps, total 5 hour delay reaching Dublin
Utterly unacceptable, despite the serious nature Irish Rail made gave no formal statement as to the goings on.
It is unclear if EC1371/2007 was complied with, if it wasn't once evidence is gathered its time for a prosecution
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