Current Investigations
| Investigating | This means an investigation is being carried out which will lead to a published investigation report. |
|---|---|
| Consulting | When an investigation is largely complete, a draft copy of the report is sent to relevant stakeholder for comment; this process can take some time. |
| Delayed | Sometimes an investigation can take longer than usual, in such cases we release an interim statement. |
| Date | Description | U/SAN | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | IÉ overspeeding of a test train (new Battery Electric Multiple Unit) through crossover points in a possession | Investigating | |
| 08/02/2025 | IÉ signal passed at danger without authority near Mallow Note: This investigation is ongoing and expected to be published by the end of 2026. |
Investigating | |
| 24/11/2024 | IÉ cardan shaft detachment from an intercity railcar, between Templemore and Ballybrophy Awaiting information from stakeholders. |
Delayed | |
| 11/10/2024 | IÉ track worker safety at Bray Tunnels Note: this did form the basis of a trend investigation, however, a USAN was published to address immediate concerns, and the scope has been reduced to incidents at Bray Tunnels. |
Download | Investigating |
| 10/09/2024 | IÉ collision between a road rail vehicle and a member of IÉ staff, North Esk, Co. Cork This report is delayed as the scope of the investigation has been expanded to include further investigation into how IÉ implement their duties under the Construction Regulations (2013). |
Download | Investigating |
| 13/08/2024 | IÉ signal passed at danger without authority near Keelogues level crossing, Co. Mayo The report into this investigation is delayed as a result of the RAIU awaiting further information from stakeholders. |
Delayed | |
| 12/06/2024 | IÉ derailment of a road rail vehicle (excavator), near Ballycollin, Co. Offaly This report is delayed as the scope of the investigation has been expanded to include further investigation into how IÉ implement their duties under the Construction Regulations (2013). |
Delayed | |
| 08/03/2024 | IÉ collision between two road rail vehicles, on the Athenry to Galway line This report is delayed as the scope of the investigation has been expanded to include further investigation into how IÉ implement their duties under the Construction Regulations (2013). It will be published with conjunction with the investigation report into the accident at Ballycollin. |
Delayed |