Train services suspended in Kildare following tragic and 'very distressing' incident

Train services in Kildare have been suspended following a tragic incident on a rail line in the county earlier this morning.

Irish Rail have confirmed that services to and from Heuston have completely halted today following the incident which occurred on the line between Sallins and Newbridge.

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Irish Rail have described the incident as 'very distressing' and were urging passengers to remain on the train rather than stepping outside where they might see the incident.

Buses have been arranged to transport passengers from the train to Heuston Station, but services on Kildare lines have been suspended indefinitely while emergency services deal with the incident.