Train services suspended at Sallins yesterday evening due to tragedy

All trains passing through Sallins were suspended yesterday evening due to a tragic accident. 

Iarnrod Eireann said the 15.05 Galway/Heuston service was passing through Sallins at the time.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident. 

Hundreds of passengers on Dublin-bound trains were delayed and had to complete their journeys by bus. 

Iarnrod Eireann said at the time that all services were suspended through Sallins "due to a tragic incident".

A spokesperson added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with staff, emergency services and any families affected."

The line remained closed for a number of hours before re-opening. 

There has been a number of similar incidents on rail lines in recent weeks.