IRISH Rail has announced the addition of extra services TODAY as thousands head to a sold-out Dublin concert.
Extra late-night services will now be available for those attending Lana Del Rey’s show.
Lana Del Rey is set to take to the Aviva today for her biggest Irish show to date[/caption]
The US singer will take to the stage at the Aviva Stadium today as part of her highly anticipated 2024 European tour.
Her Dublin show is the biggest Irish performance of her career and the tour also includes headline performances in London, Paris and Berlin.
In anticipation of major demand, Iarnród Éireann has now confirmed it will operate extra trains from Dublin to several destinations after the event.
They said: “Many large-scale concerts and sporting events are set to take place in Dublin and Cork over the summer months and Iarnród Éireann teams across the network are working hard.
“With big crowds travelling please arrive early and allow additional time to get to your event.
“Always listen to and respect Iarnród Éireann customer experience teams on the ground to ensure safe and enjoyable experience for all.”
A 23:59 service will now depart Dublin Connolly for Belfast to serve passengers travelling north.
There will also be a 00:30 service to Galway from Heuston station for westbound concertgoers.
And an additional 00:40 train will run from Heuston to Cork, with a connection available for passengers heading to Limerick.
These extra services are part of a wider summer transport plan that is set to support major concerts and sporting fixtures in Dublin and Cork.
Iarnród Éireann also confirmed additional capacity will be available for upcoming shows at Malahide Castle, including performances by Duran Duran and Mumford & Sons.
Rail bosses are now encouraging passengers to book online in advance to secure seats and access the best fares.
Attendees are advised to arrive early, allow extra time for travel and follow guidance from on-site staff to ensure a safe journey.
They added: “Booking online well in advance offers the best value for money and ensures you have your ticket home as services sell out fast.”
NEW STATION PLANS
Meanwhile, commuters are set for a major boost as Irish Rail has introduced plans for a new train station in the Cabra area of Dublin.
Irish Rail recently announced that the new station would be located in the centre of Cabra, on the existing Phoenix Park Tunnel line, providing connections within the capital.
The new station is set to provide rail access for up to 26,000 people living within one km of the station.
It comes after a large number of locals asked for a new station at Cabra to be taken into consideration during the Dart+ South West project’s public consultation, which aims to increase the route’s service capacity and frequency.
After the study, Irish Rail has now proposed to progress the development of a new rail station in Cabra and will commence work on their planning application in early 2026.
If the plan is approved, the construction of the new station at Cabra will be delivered together with the Dart+ programme works.
