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Freight figures in all-Ireland ambitions

Simon Walton
February 10, 2026
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The recently published Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy – 2025, the implementation plan flowing from the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, places renewed focus on passenger service…

Centenary tribute to closure of Northern Ireland tramway

Guest authors
February 3, 2026
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The Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire has issued a tribute for the centenary of the closure of the Portstewart Steam Tramway in Northern Ireland.

Centenary tribute to closure of Northern Ireland tramway

Guest authors
February 3, 2026
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The Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire has issued a tribute for the centenary of the closure of the Portstewart Steam Tramway in Northern Ireland.

Centenary tribute to closure of Northern Ireland tramway

Guest authors
February 3, 2026
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The Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire has issued a tribute for the centenary of the closure of the Portstewart Steam Tramway in Northern Ireland.

The ‘Gamechanger’ Gamble: Can Ryanair Outpace Inflation With One Jet?

Guest authors
January 27, 2026
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The carrier has becoming increasingly reliant on the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 amid delays to the larger MAX 10 variant.

Work starts on refurbishment of rare Irish railway carriage

Guest authors
January 14, 2026
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The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has started the restoration of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) ‘laminate’ carriage No. 1918.

Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment

Guest authors
January 12, 2026
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.

Alstom secures order from Ireland for 20 X’trapolis trains

Guest authors
January 4, 2026
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Alstom has secured a contract from Irish Rail for 20 X’trapolis five-carriage train sets for use in the Greater Dublin Area.

Aer Lingus A321XLR Severely Damaged After 3.3G Hard Landing In Dublin

Guest authors
December 27, 2025
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An Aer Lingus A321XLR faces a hefty repair bill following a very hard landing at Dublin Airport in mid-December. The ex…

Northern Ireland heritage railway volunteer receives Gaisce award by President Connolly

Guest authors
December 27, 2025
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Downpatrick and County Down Railway volunteer Shea McKee received a Gaisce Gold Award from Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, last week.