Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann)
Ireland live train tracking
About Ireland Railways
Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann) operates Ireland's national rail network on unique 1600 mm Irish gauge tracks. Enterprise trains link Dublin to Belfast, while intercity services connect Dublin to Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. The DART suburban rail serves the Dublin coastline.
Network Facts
- Operator
- Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann)
- Track gauge
- 1600 mm Irish gauge
- Max speed
- 160 km/h
- Network size
- 2,400+ km
- Currency
- EUR
Train Services
8 trains · all classes and types
Enterprise Dublin Belfast
Express#enterprise
Intercity Cork Dublin
Express#intercity-
Irish Rail Cork–Tralee
Express#IE T400
Irish Rail Dublin–Cork
Express#IE D700
Irish Rail Dublin–Galway
Express#IE G800
Irish Rail Dublin–Limerick
Express#IE L600
Irish Rail Dublin–Sligo
Express#IE S900
Westport Line Dublin Westport
Express#westport-l
Railway Stations
27 stations with departure boards
Athlone
ATH · Athlone
Athlone
Athlone
Belfast Great Victoria Street
Belfast
Castlebar
Castlebar
Cork Kent
Cork
Cork Kent
CKE · Cork
Drogheda MacBride
Drogheda
Dublin Connolly
Dublin
Dublin Connolly
CON · Dublin
Dublin Heuston
HEU · Dublin
Dublin Heuston
Dublin
Dundalk Clarke
Dundalk
Galway
GLW · Galway
Killarney
KLY · Killarney
Limerick Colbert
LCB · Limerick
Limerick Junction
Limerick
Mallow
MLL · Mallow
Mallow
Mallow
Newry
Newry
Portarlington
PAR · Portarlington
Everything for Ireland rail travel
Book Ireland Train Tickets
TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann) website.
Ireland Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Ireland train tickets?
Book Ireland train tickets directly at https://www.irishrail.ie (Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann)), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for Ireland?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann) data to show live schedule and running status for Ireland trains, refreshed regularly across the 8 services we list.
What gauge does Ireland railway use?
Ireland's railways run on 1600 mm Irish gauge track, covering approximately 2,400+ km of route.
What is the fastest train in Ireland?
The fastest Ireland trains reach up to 160 km/h, operated by Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann).
How many train stations does Ireland have?
TrainsTracking lists 27 railway stations for Ireland with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in Ireland?
Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann) operates the national rail network in Ireland. Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann) operates Ireland's national rail network on unique 1600 mm Irish gauge tracks. Enterprise trains link Dublin to Belfast, while intercity services connect Dublin to Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. The DART suburban rail serves the Dublin coastline.