Dublin-Sligo railway line
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The Dublin to Sligo line is a main line railway route operated by Iarnród Éireann
in the Republic of Ireland
. It starts in Dublin Connolly station
, terminating at Mac Diarmada railway station
in Sligo
. The route is double track as far as Maynooth
, being single track with passing loop
s between there and Sligo
.
Between Dublin and Mullingar
, the route is operated as part of Dublin Suburban Rail
, specifically the Western Commuter service.
, which connects with the route to Rosslare Europort
. Some trains from Gorey
and Rosslare Europort
also run through to the Sligo line.
Intercity services to Sligo operate from Dublin Connolly. Freight trains carrying logs also operated from Sligo up to December 2008.
DMUs. They were previously operated by the 2900 Class
railcar units.
Iarnród Éireann
Iarnród Éireann is the national railway system operator of Ireland. Established on 2 February 1987, it is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann . It operates all internal intercity, commuter and freight railway services in the Republic of Ireland, and, jointly with Northern Ireland Railways, the...
in the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It starts in Dublin Connolly station
Dublin Connolly railway station
Dublin Connolly, commonly called Connolly station , is one of the main railway stations in Dublin, Ireland, and is a focal point in the Irish route network. Opened in 1844 as Amiens Street Station, the ornate facade has a distinctive Italianate tower at its centre...
, terminating at Mac Diarmada railway station
Mac Diarmada railway station
Mac Diarmada station, also known as Sligo railway station, is a mainline railway station which serves the town of Sligo in County Sligo, Ireland. It is a terminal station, with two platforms. There is a passing loop at the approach to the station. It is named after Irish patriot Seán Mac Diarmada...
in Sligo
Sligo
Sligo is the county town of County Sligo in Ireland. The town is a borough and has a charter and a town mayor. It is sometimes referred to as a city, and sometimes as a town, and is the second largest urban area in Connacht...
. The route is double track as far as Maynooth
Maynooth railway station
Maynooth railway station serves the town of Maynooth in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is situated on the south side of the Royal Canal, opposite Dukes' Harbour...
, being single track with passing loop
Passing loop
A passing loop is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at a station, where trains or trams in opposing directions can pass each other. Trains/trams in the same direction can also overtake, providing that the signalling arrangement allows it...
s between there and Sligo
Sligo
Sligo is the county town of County Sligo in Ireland. The town is a borough and has a charter and a town mayor. It is sometimes referred to as a city, and sometimes as a town, and is the second largest urban area in Connacht...
.
Between Dublin and Mullingar
Mullingar
Mullingar is the county town of County Westmeath in Ireland. The Counties of Meath and Westmeath Act of 1542, proclaimed Westmeath a county, separating it from Meath. Mullingar became the administrative centre for County Westmeath...
, the route is operated as part of Dublin Suburban Rail
Dublin Suburban Rail
The Dublin Suburban Rail network, , is a railway network that serves the city of Dublin, Ireland, most of the Greater Dublin Area and outlying towns...
, specifically the Western Commuter service.
Services
Commuter operates the suburban services operates between Dublin and Maynooth. These start from Dublin Pearse stationDublin Pearse railway station
Dublin Pearse, also known as Pearse Station , located on Westland Row in the Southside in Dublin, Ireland, is Ireland's busiest railway station and an important commuter terminus for the Dublin area.-Services:...
, which connects with the route to Rosslare Europort
Rosslare Europort
Rosslare Europort is a modern seaport located at Rosslare Harbour in County Wexford, Ireland, near the southeastern-most point of Ireland's coastline, handling passenger and freight ferries to and from Wales and France....
. Some trains from Gorey
Gorey railway station
Gorey railway station opened on 16 November 1863, and serves the town of Gorey in County Wexford, Ireland. It consists of two platforms, one of which is on a passing loop. At present, the down loop is only signalled for workings in the Enniscorthy direction. There is a water tower, still used by...
and Rosslare Europort
Rosslare Europort railway station
Rosslare Europort railway station is a railway station serving Rosslare Harbour in County Wexford, Ireland. There is only one platform. The station is owned and operated by Iarnród Éireann and is served by the mainline from station. Until 18 September 2010 there was also a single daily service...
also run through to the Sligo line.
Intercity services to Sligo operate from Dublin Connolly. Freight trains carrying logs also operated from Sligo up to December 2008.
Rolling stock
Services are now operated by the 22000 ClassIE 22000 Class
The 22000 Class "InterCity Railcar" is a Diesel multiple unit type in service with Iarnród Éireann in Ireland.In a new departure for Iarnród Éireann they will be the first railcars to have been built specifically to serve on InterCity routes and are capable of up to 100 mph .-History:In 2005,...
DMUs. They were previously operated by the 2900 Class
IE 2900 Class
The 29000 Class is a type of four-car Diesel Multiple Unit operated by Iarnród Éireann. The units were built in Spain by CAF in two batches between 2002 and 2005.-Description:...
railcar units.
External links
- http://www.iarnrodeireann.ie/your_journey/printed_timetable_pdfs/2007/dublin%20sligo%2007.pdf