Rail transport in Ireland

:For rail transport in Great Britain see rail transport in Great Britain

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Rail services in Ireland are provided by Iarnród Éireann in the Republic of Ireland, and by Northern Ireland Railways in Northern Ireland.

Related Topics:
Ireland - Iarnród Éireann - Republic of Ireland - Northern Ireland Railways - Northern Ireland

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Ireland once had one of the most extensive railway systems outside Great Britain but it now has a greatly reduced network (see History of rail transport in Ireland). As the map below demonstrates, most routes in the Republic are radial from Dublin, while the North has suburban routes from Belfast and just two "main lines", to Londonderry (Derry) and to the border. The effects of the partition of the country are readily visible, with only one "cross-border" line now remaining.

Related Topics:
Great Britain - History of rail transport in Ireland - Dublin - Derry

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The map shows the present railway network in Ireland and includes routes that are fully operational, lines carrying freight traffic only, and those which have been "mothballed" (i.e. closed to traffic but still to some extent in situ and subject to inspection). Some airports are marked for reference – Farranfore and Belfast City Airport are the only two within walking distance of a railway station. Places having seaports are indicated as such, though only a few ports remain rail-connected. The country's principal mountains and lakes have also been marked for location purposes.

Related Topics:
Freight - Farranfore - Belfast City Airport - Railway station - Seaports

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