Latest Laois News: All abroad as Portlaoise to get improved train service
Extra services proposed on Portlaoise-Dublin route
Proposed timetable changes from 10th December 2023
Extra services on Cork, Carlow, Westport, Portlaoise, Mallow and Drogheda routes, and existing services with added stops at Clara and Ballinasloe are highlights of the draft timetable.
Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority is planning to implement timetable alterations from 10th December 2023. The company has published details of the proposed schedule, and invites the public to submit feedback in advance of the finalisation of the new timetable.
Please note feedback is welcomed for all routes as part of this consultation, whether changes are proposed or not.
Changes are currently proposed on the Dublin-Portlaoise route:
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The highlights of the proposed changes include the following:
Significant expansion to Heuston to Portlaoise Commuter Sunday services, with 8 additional Commuter services from Portlaoise to Heuston, and 7 from Heuston to Portlaoise, extending existing Heuston/Kildare services; there will also be additional stops on a number of Heuston/Cork services at Portlaoise, to connect with these Commuter services.
Four Heuston to Cork and five Cork to Heuston services on Sundays will additionally serve Portlaoise, to provide connections to the enhanced Portlaoise Commuter service.
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