Dart and Luas trams could grind to a halt if Dublin hit by electricity blackouts this winter
Ireland’s looming winter energy crisis could cause commuter chaos as both the Dart and Luas trams and trains will grind to an immediate halt in the case of unplanned electricity blackouts.
And the Irish Mirror has learned that if there are sudden electricity power cuts, then the Luas and Dart trams and trains will be stopped in their tracks. The Mirror contacted Irish Rail to see if it was the same situation for the Dart and they confirmed it was. Ms Murphy told the Mirror: “The response from TII in relation to keeping public transport and people moving in the event of energy shortages is very concerning.
“In the event of electricity supply outages affecting the electrical distribution network supplies to Luas, once no voltage is detected in the Luas overhead power lines, the Luas trams would come to an immediate stop.
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