Irish Rail has been forced to close a number of routes due to Storm Ali.
As well as major disturbances on a lot of services due to the fallen trees, five routes were completely taken out of service this morning.
07.15hrs Westport to Dublin which was delayed and damaged by fallen trees earlier between Athlone and Tullamore, moving on from Tullamore at reduced speed to ensure safety due to windscreen damage pic.twitter.com/ENaIKqFAS4
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) September 19, 2018
Trains going between Dundalk-Drogheda, Edgeworthston – Longford, Carrick on Shannon – Boyle, Clara – Tullamore plus Malahide – Clongriffin were called off.
Iarnrod Eireann have now revealed that while crew work tirelessly to reopen some of these lines, there could be a delay of over two hours.
A statement from Irish Rail reads:
The orange weather warning is still in place for most of the country.
Met Eireann have said, “There will be severe or possibly damaging gusts for a time this morning especially in the west and northwest.
“Extreme caution is advised in the coastal districts of Clare, Connacht and Donegal this morning with strong gale and storm force winds here.
“Equally showery rain will affect many areas at first, with heavy bursts in the east.
“The rain will clear quickly eastwards later this morning however, with sunshine and blustery showers following behind. 14 to 17°C. Winds will ease somewhat through the afternoon.”
Stay safe out there folks!