Clare commuters warned of a possible train service suspension due to flooding
First time in four years this line has closed due to flooding and is 'expected to be closed for many weeks'
Ennis to Limerick rail services are expected to be suspended from Monday, March 18 until further notice, as Ballycar is likely to flood.
Bus transfers will replace rail services.
Iarnród Éireann advises customers that flood waters have risen significantly at Ballycar on the Ennis to Limerick railway line in recent days.
Bus transfers will be in operation between Limerick and Ennis in both directions for all services, meaning:
- Limerick to Ennis and Ennis to Limerick services will be replaced by bus
- Limerick to Galway and Galway to Limerick will involve a bus transfer between Limerick and Ennis, and train between Ennis and Galway
Iarnród Éireann apologises for the inconvenience caused.
While this is the first time in four years that the line has closed due to flooding, the railway track at Ballycar Lough has flooded on a number of occasions in recent years.
The flooding occurs due to the cumulative affect of rainfall, and the slow drainage associated within Ballycar’s geological and hydrogeological environment. As a result, the line is expected to be closed for many weeks.
Iarnród Éireann will monitor flood levels which are continuing to rise, and advise customers on likely service restoration dates when flood levels begin to recede.