ALERT: Delays expected for Offaly commuters after fatal accident
Offaly commuters will face delays on train services on Friday evening due to the closure of the railway line between Athlone and Westport.
Train services have been disrupted after a fatal accident involving a train and a vehicle near Ballyhaunis on Thursday night.
An accident occurred in Offaly earlier on Thursday also, at the Meelaghans, between Tullamore and Portarlington when a train struck a tractor.
A male was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries which were believed to be non-life-threatening.
While train services resumed later on, the line to Westport remains closed after the second accident.
A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann confirmed that stations in Tullamore, Portarlington and Clara will be served today by Galway services which are operating as per the normal timetable.
“Please note that delays are expected to continue to impact Galway services due to bus connections being made at Athlone for Mayo customers,” the spokesperson said.
“The line will remain closed between Westport and Athlone until further notice and replacement bus services are being provided. Ballina to Manulla services will operate to Claremorris with onward bus transfer to Athlone. Knock-on delays are expected on Galway route services,” they added.