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Irish Rail says line to remain closed between Westport and Athlone overnight with significant disruption expected on Friday
2 MIN READ Train services in Co Mayo remain disrupted on Friday following a “serious” incident involving a train striking a car at a rail crossing.
The 6.15pm service from Dublin’s Heuston station to Westport hit a car at a crossing outside Ballyhaunis just before 9pm. The car had several occupants.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by today’s incidents,” Irish Rail said in a post on X on Thursday evening. “We’ll continue to do our best to provide clear and timely updates as info becomes available. A sincere thank you to all passengers/staff for your patience, understanding and co-operation during this challenging day.
”We’ll continue to do our best to provide clear and timely updates as info becomes availableAn Garda Síochána said in a statement: “Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious traffic incident at Kiltybo, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. It was the second incident involving a vehicle being struck by a train at a crossing on the Westport line on Thursday.
Earlier, a train collided with a tractor when it was attempting to cross the rail line at another user-operated crossing near Tullamore, CoEmergency services attended and one person was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Train services in both directions were suspended and passengers were bussed to Athlone to pick up other trains following the first incident on Thursday afternoon.said replacement bus transfers will operate from Westport to Athlone.
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