BREAKING: Train services suspended: Vehicle hits bridge between Newbridge and Kildare
By Senan Hogan
Published 6th Feb 2020, 12:12 GMT
Updated 6th Feb 2020, 13:01 GMT
Irish Rail has said services are suspended between Newbridge and Kildare due to vehicle hitting railway bridge.
An Irish Rail engineer is examining the scene.
Irish Rail said:
"Services suspended between Newbridge and Kildare due to vehicle hitting railway bridge.
"Update to follow pending bridge inspection."
UPDATE
The 10:25 Heuston/Portlaoise was held in Newbridge due to the incident and later operated with a 30 minute delay.
The 11:00 Heuston - Cork service operated with up to 20 minute delay.
There were also knock on delays of 10 minutes for services into Heuston.