Service Disruptions Impact Southbound Routes

Irish Rail has issued an apology to passengers experiencing delays of up to three hours on services originating from the south of Ireland on September 13, 2025.

The disruption stemmed from a breakdown of the 7:05 am train traveling from Killarney to Heuston Station at Killarney Junction, which subsequently affected services departing from cork’s Kent Station and Mallow.

Recovery Efforts and Resumed Services

A relief locomotive was dispatched to address the issue, and the Killarney to Heuston service has resumed, albeit with a three-hour delay. According to a tweet from Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) posted on September 13, 2025, delays were also reported between Cork and Mallow.

The 7:00 am Cork to Heuston service, initially impacted by the breakdown, has since resumed its journey. The 9:25 am train from Cork to Dublin, which experienced delays at Kent Station, is also back on schedule.

Update:
Delays between Cork and Mallow
Earlier, a train broke down on the line.

07:00 Cork to Heuston departed Mallow +195 minutes delayed.
07:05 tralee to Heuston departed Mallow +120 minutes
update to follow.
-CL https://t.co/JgE37E2zHP

– Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail)

Irish Rail Response and Customer Support

An Irish Rail spokesperson expressed “very apologetic” sentiments to those affected by the delays, acknowledging the “very distressing” nature of the situation. Customer service staff are available at Kent Station and Mallow Station to assist passengers.