Trains suspended through Portlaoise over bridge strike

The scene of a previous bridge strike. Photo: Leinster Checkpoints on Facebookplaceholder image
The scene of a previous bridge strike. Photo: Leinster Checkpoints on Facebook

Irish Rail has suspended services in Portlaoise due to reports of a bridge strike. 

The rail carrier stated that: “Services through Portlaoise are currently suspended due to reports that a vehicle has struck a bridge in the area.”

Irish Rail has tendered for new bridge strike warning devices in Portlaoise town due to repeated incidents of high vehicles striking rail bridges.

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