Irish Rail passengers experienced significant delays on Thursday evening following a medical emergency on board the Greystones/Howth line.
The train became delayed at Killester as it waited on emergency services to arrive.
In a post on Twitter, Irish Rail said: “Greystones/Howth is currently delayed at Killester, awaiting an ambulance. Delays are expected to northbound services through Killester as a result.”
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In an update later, it said: “Awaiting ambulance. Northbound and southbound services are operating up to +40mins delayed as a result of 16.04 Greystones/Howth delayed at Killester, combined with congestion caused as a result. Update to follow.”
The train then returned to Connolly Station with the ill passenger on board.
An update read: “Greystones/Howth returning to Connolly with ill passenger and station staff on board. The ambulance is en route to Connolly. Services have resumed, with significant suburban delays expected.”
Passengers have been warned to expect delays of up to 50 minutes or more.
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