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Limerick Junction rail station
A Tipperary train station is among 15 stations across Ireland with enhanced accessibility services.
Limerick Junction train station, just outside Tipperary Town, was one of the 15 stations prioritised by Iarnród Éireann for upgrades to their accessibility arrangements.
Following a successful pilot scheme over recent months, the advised notice for assistance has been reduced from 12 hours to one hour at Limerick Junction, allowing customers to arrive and arrange assistance or book in advance.
The company will provide assistance wherever possible without notice, but advises notice to ensure trains can be scheduled to call at accessible platforms en route where required.
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A total of 54,000 Customers with a disability were assisted in 2024, Iarnród Éireann said.
Reducing notice periods is a central priority for Iarnród Éireann to facilitate access to rail services for customers with disabilities.
In addition, Iarnród Éireann is engaging with representative bodies and enhancing training for rail staff to ensure a better understanding of the needs of customers with disabilities, including hidden disabilities, and to improve customer service for all who travel by train.
Iarnród Éireann Chief Executive Jim Meade said that service improvements for all are a key priority of the company.
"Improving our service to customers with disabilities is a continuous process, and a critical one. As we expand and develop our rail service, the benefits must be available to all customers who wish to use rail in Ireland. Our Disability Users Group provide us with the insights needed to ensure all investment and service improvements have the needs of customers with disabilities incorporated.
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"We are also grateful for the support of the National Transport Authority, and Minister O’Brien and his team in the Department of Transport in helping us to deliver a range of improvements," Mr Meade added.
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD said: “This is very welcome news regarding the improvements being made for customers with disabilities. The Government remains firmly committed to delivering a step change in the supports and services required by people with disabilities".
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