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Michelle Cullen

Irish Rail suspend services after 'tragic incident' on tracks

Irish Rail has suspended services on the line between Kildare and Portarlington after a 'tragic incident'.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the line at Monasterevin this evening.

An Irish Rail spokesperson said: "Emergency services are onsite. The 19:35 Heuston/Galway is currently stopped outside Monasterevin. Services are suspended between Kildare and Portarlington."

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In a following update, they said: "Services are suspended on the line between Kildare and Portarlington due to a tragic incident on the line at Monasterevin. Services from/to Portarlington are operating to/from Kildare until further notice."

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