Update: Passenger dies after medical emergency on train in Kilkenny

A passenger who took ill on a morning train from Waterford to Dublin has sadly passed away, Irish Rail have confirmed.

The 7.50AM train service stopped at Galdonnell Level Crossing in Mullinavat to await the arrival of an ambulance.

This also allowed trained medical personnel to access the passenger.

Unfortunately, the passenger subsequently passed away.

Irish Rail have offered their deepest sympathy to the passenger's friends and family.