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December 13, 2021 | Fleet

Alstom wins Dart+ train order as network expansion programme approved

Irish Rail has agreed a 10-year framework agreement with Alstom for new electric and battery-electric X’trapolis trains for the Dart network.

April 9, 2021 | Commuter Rail

Dart+ electrification design contracts awarded

Irish Rail (IE) has appointed Arup as multi-disciplinary design consultant for electrification and modernisation of the 86km Dart+ Coastal route.

January 15, 2021 | Fleet

In-Brief - Fleet: SNCF orders double-deck EMUs; Guinea locomotives delivered; Qingyuan maglev train complete

SNCF has ordered an additional three class Z 57000 Omneo Régio 2N double-deck EMUs from Bombardier for use on lines D and R from Gare du Lyon.

September 1, 2020 | Commuter Rail

Details of Dart+ programme released as Dart+ West consultation begins

The first phase of consultation for the Dart+ West project has been launched, alongside details of the full Dart+ programme in Dublin.

August 6, 2020 | News

Dublin’s Kildare Line upgrade moves forward

Irish Rail (IE) has awarded a contract for multi-disciplinary services for the planned 20km upgrade of the Kildare Line of the Dart network in Dublin.

July 25, 2020 | Fleet

IÉ orders hybrid-ready powerpacks for class 22000 fleet

Irish Rail (IÉ) has ordered 41 MTU Hybrid-ready PowerPacks from Rolls-Royce, the first series production order for the traction technology.

June 19, 2020 | Main line

Indra wins Irish Rail contract for €32m traffic management upgrade

Indra has been contracted by Irish Rail for €32m for a new National Train Control Centre and traffic management system for its network.

December 5, 2019 | Infrastructure

Ireland announces €1bn five-year investment programme

Ireland announced a €1bn five-year investment programme for the country’s rail infrastructure on December 2, a 40% increase on the previous programme.

July 22, 2019 | Infrastructure

Ireland approves plans for National Train Control Centre

Irelland's government has approved plans for a new Dublin-based National Train Control Centre (NTCC) to enable the planned expansion of rail services.

May 29, 2019 | Fleet

Irish Rail seeks up to 600 electric and battery-electric vehicles

Irish Rail is seeking expressions of interest for the supply up to 600 electric and battery-electric vehicles for use on Dart commuter services.

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