Collapsed Rail Line to Re-Open in November

Services to Belfast and commuter routes to Dundalk and Drogheda were stopped when the viaduct at Malahide estuary fell into the sea in August 2009.

A delegation from the Malahide Chamber of Commerce committee, that is liaising with Iarnrod Éireann, was led on an inspection tour of the line works in September. Al Ryan, a Director in the Grand and Marine Hotels, led the group as current President of the Chamber.

There is now great news for commuters travelling to and from the Grand Hotel. Commuter rail services halted by the collapse of the viaduct shall return to normal next month with repair work well ahead of schedule. Stress tests shall take place before the line is reopened to passenger traffic

Despite fears of months of delays, a spokesman for Iarnrod Eireann confirmed that services shall resume in November, well ahead of plan.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager