Disruptions to train services at Plunkett Station due to construction works
Flood prevention works to protect the rail line on the approach to Waterford have resumed.
The flood prevention works are being undertaken as part of the wider North Quays development, to address the recurring flooding issue which has occurred over many years at Plunkett Station.
Iarnród Éireann is advising customers that the flood defence works will necessitate disruption to some off-peak rail services.
Works will take place from 08:00hrs to 14:30hrs on Mondays to Thursdays until March 26.
The following service alterations will apply:
- 07:20hrs and 10:15hrs Dublin Heuston to Waterford will terminate at Kilkenny, with bus transfers from Kilkenny to Thomastown and Waterford
- 11:00hrs and 13:05hrs Waterford to Dublin Heuston will have bus transfers from Waterford and Thomastown to Kilkenny, and train from Kilkenny to Heuston
- 09:45hrs Limerick Junction to Waterford will terminate at Carrick-on-Suir with bus transfer from Carrick-on-Suir to Waterford.
As well as ensuring rail services are no longer impacted by flooding, both to the existing station and the new Plunkett Station from 2027, the works will allow a new electrical signalling system to replace the mechanical system which has been in place, and reinstate track capacity and routes to / from Waterford.
