[08-10-08 17.48 northern line possible delays -

[tigger1962]

an accident on the line at Drogheda station is currently causing delays to the 16.50 Dublin-Belfast Enterprise. Its currently stuck outside Drogheda Station and delays are probably possible for later trains. I understand an ambulance has been called to the scene so as yet no time on the delay.

[ThomasJ]

Irish rail confirmation

Services north of Drogheda currently suspended by Corporate Communications


Due to an earlier incident, the line is closed north of Drogheda.

Dundalk Commuter services are currently suspended.

There is also significant disruption to Belfast Enterprise services.

[tigger1962]

I'm informed emergncy services are at the scene at the moment and the enterprise staff have no current status in the delay..

[chuggachuggachoochoo]

The 17:13 ex Pearse terminated in Drogheda. Passengers for Dundalk were transferred to Mullens coaches to complete the journey.

[tigger1962]

looks like the incident occurred with the 16.50 dublin belfast enterprise there are gardai and a photographer outside train! all passengers are still currently onboard the enterprise.

[tigger1962]

enterprise left the scene at approx 19.21. currently en route to dundalk. not sure exactly what happened, I'm sure it will appear on news somewhere soon.

[tigger1962]

Enterprise - 1650 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central 8-Oct 19:31
Due to an emergency incident at Drogheda, the 1650hrs Enterprise service from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central has been delayed by 90 minutes.

interesting that they call it an earlier incident as based on accounts the 16.50 was the incident! anyway this has affected further enterprise services

Enterprise - 1900 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central 8-Oct 19:35
Due to a knock on from the earlier incident on the rail line at Drogheda, the 1900hrs Enterprise service from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central will be a bus substitution betweeen Dublin Connolly and Dundalk.

and

Enterprise - 2010 Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly 8-Oct 19:37
Due to a knock on from the earlier incident on the rail line at Drogheda, the 2010hrs service from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly will be a non-Enterprise service with no first class and limited catering facilities.

[tigger1962]

it was north of drogheda, just beyond bridge

ntercity rail services between Dublin and Belfast were suspended this evening following an incident on the line.

Dundalk commuter services were also affected, but trains between Dublin and Drogheda were operating as normal.

The 16:50 Dublin - Belfast Enterprise service was involved in an incident north of Drogheda.

A spokesman for Iarnrod Eireann said significant disruption to the service was expected to continue into the evening.

[chuggachuggachoochoo]

Services now returning to normal after earlier incident north of Drogheda by Corporate Communications

Belfast Enterprise Services and Dundalk Commuter services are now returning to normal after earlier incident north of Drogheda