Flood prevention works to protect the rail line on the approach to Waterford have resumed.

The flood prevention works are being undertaken as part of the wider North Quays development, to address the recurring flooding issue which has occurred over many years at Plunkett Station.

Iarnród Éireann is advising customers that the flood defence works will necessitate disruption to some off-peak rail services.

Works will take place from 8am until 2.30pm on Mondays to Thursdays until March 26th.

The following service alterations will apply:

The 7.20am and 10.15pm Dublin Heuston to Waterford service will terminate at Kilkenny, with bus transfers from Kilkenny to Thomastown and Waterford.

The 11am and 1.05pm services from Waterford to Dublin Heuston will have bus transfers from Waterford and Thomastown to Kilkenny, and train from Kilkenny to Heuston.

Meanwhile, the 9.45am Limerick Junction to Waterford service will terminate at Carrick-on-Suir with bus transfer to Waterford.

The works will also allow a new electrical signalling system to replace the mechanical system which has been in place, and reinstate track capacity and routes to and from Waterford.

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