Irish Rail's new south north link opens on Monday

From next Monday, November 21 Irish Rail will be running passenger trains through the Phoenix Park tunnel, allowing trains from Portlaoise, Newbridge and intermediate stations travel on to Parkwest, Drumcondra, Tara Street, Pearse, Connolly and Grand Canal Dock.

Journey time for a commuter/stopping train from Newbridge to Connolly will be 52 minutes.