Investigations

Current Investigations

• IÉ collision between two road rail vehicles, on the Athenry to Galway line, on the 8th March 2024 - Intermin Statement - 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.
• IÉ operational irregularity at the 70¾ Mile Post (Ballybrophy), on the Cork mainline, on the 28th March 2024 - Interim Statement - The report into this investigation is delayed as a result of the RAIU awaiting further information from stakeholders.
• IÉ derailment of a road rail vehicle (excavator), near Ballycollin, Co. Offaly, on the 12th June 2024 - Interim Statement - 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).
• IÉ signal passed at danger without authority near Keelogues level crossing, Co. Mayo, on the 13th August 2024 - Interim Statement - The report into this investigation is delayed as a result of the RAIU awaiting further information from stakeholders.
• IÉ collision between a road rail vehicle and a member of IÉ staff, North Esk, Co. Cork, on the 10th September 2024.
• IÉ reported near miss with staff, near Killiney Station, 11th October 2024 (note: this will form the basis of a trend investigation into near misses with staff on the IÉ network)
• IÉ cardan shaft detachment from an intercity railcar, between Templemore and Ballybrophy, 24th November 2024
• IÉ signal passed at danger without authority near Mallow on the 8th February 2025
• IÉ overspeeding of a test train (new Battery Electric Multiple Unit) through crossover points in a possession on the 1st July 2025 

Completed Investigations