IRISH Rail commuters this morning faced delays after services were suspended due to horses on the line.
The Maynooth/Sligo/M3 Parkway line was affected by delays and a cancellation.
And Irish Rail bosses warned that the incident would cause knock-on delays throughout the morning.
A spokesperson for Irish Rail said: “All services are temporarily suspended through Clonsilla until further notice due to horses on the line at Clonsilla.”
They added: “Maynooth/Sligo/M3 Parkway line services remain temporarily suspended through Clonsilla due to horses on the line.
“Dublin Bus honouring valid rail tickets. Knock on delays and disruption expected.”
Staff on site removed the horses from the line shortly before 8am this morning – but commuters were warned to continue to expect delays of up to 45 minutes.
The 8:03 Connolly/Maynooth train was cancelled due to “knock-on delays and disruptions following horses on the line” at Clonsilla earlier this morning.
Irish Rail said: “Delays expected to ease as we regulate services back to schedule.”
Separately, other services across Ireland are delayed due to a “train failure”.
The 07:35 Heuston/Galway is operating with reduced capacity whilst the 08:12 Newbridge/Heuston will commence from Hazelhatch.
Affected passengers will be accommodated on the 05:15 Westport/Heuston.
And the 07:45 Thurles/Limerick train is returning to Limerick Junction due to a power failure between Dromkeen and Killonan Jct.
IRISH RAIL DELAYS
A NUMBER of Irish Rail services have been impacted by the horses on the line earlier this morning.
The affected trains are:
- 05:38 Longford/Pearse +43
- 06:50 M3/Docklands +46
- 07:07 M3/Docklands Cancelled
- 07:12 Maynooth/Connolly +34
- 07:40 M3/Docklands +07
- 06:12 Longford/Pearse +19
- 06:55 Connolly/Sligo +40
- 07:05 Connolly/Maynooth +17
- 07:25 Connolly/Maynooth +11
Meanwhile, those travelling by car are also facing delays this morning.
There is congestion between J16 and J13 alongside more between J11 and J6 on the M50 Northbound this morning.
Those heading Southbound can expect delays between J5 and J7.
There are also delays on a number of routes approaching Dublin this morning.
Congestion has been reported on the N3 at Finglas, Blanchardstown, Liffey Valley and Newlands Cross.
Commuters in Cork are also facing delays.
There is congestion between J9 and J10 on the N27 and at Carrs Hill on the N28.
