Investigations

Current Investigations

• IÉ collision between a car and a train at Level Crossing XM190, near Claremorris, on the 9th September 2023 Interim Statement - Level Crossing XM190 is currently being upgraded, with new trail signage to be erected shortly. These upgrades and trails should be reflected in the RAIU report and as such the report will be published by the year end. 
• IÉ collision between two road rail vehicles, on the Athenry to Galway line, on the 8th March 2024
• IÉ operational irregularity at the 70¾ Mile Post (Ballybrophy), on the Cork mainline, on the 28th March 2024
• IÉ possession irregularity at Clontarf, on the 1st May 2024
• IÉ derailment of a road rail vehicle (excavator), near Ballycollin, Co. Offaly, on the 12th June 2024
• IÉ signal passed at danger without authority near Keelogues level crossing, Co. Mayo, on the 13th August 2024
• IÉ collision between a raod 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

Completed Investigations