Limerick Junction Competitors

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) is the national rail services operator and infrastructure manager of Ireland, as well as being Port Authority for Rosslare Europort. Established on 2 February 1987, it is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ). It operates all internal Intercity, DART, Commuter and freight railway services in Ireland, and, jointly with Translink, the Enterprise service between Dublin and Belfast.

The integration of Citybus, Northern Ireland Railways and Ulsterbus began in January 1995 when the government announced comprehensive changes to the provision of public transport. The principal objective was to promote the transfer from private car to public transport on a sustainable basis and the co-ordination of bus and rail services. Among the many measures to be introduced was the new policy of co-ordination between the bus companies, Citybus (now Metro) and Ulsterbus, and the railway company, NI Railways. The aim was to improve services for the public by offering co-ordinated timetables, through-ticketing, feeder buses to railway stations and the joint development of transport facilities. Since the announcement, a common management structure has been developed, reporting to a single Board. Translink Divisions The organisation is now one of Northern Ireland's largest employers with approximately 4,000 employees and a turnover in excess of £168m. Over 80 million passenger journeys are made on Translink services each year. The company is split into: Operations - Rail & Bus Marketing Human Resources Finance Infrastructure and Property. Projects & IT Translink is the brand name of the integrated public transport operation of Citybus, NI Railways, and Ulsterbus. The three operating companies have retained their legal status. Translink is also committed to improving the accessibility of its services for all passengers including people with disabilities.

Dublin Bus is Ireland’s largest public transport provider, carrying approximately 165 million customers in 2025. This represents growth of an additional 6 million journeys compared to 2024. More than 1,000 buses and approximately 3,500 drivers serve more than 130 routes, including fifteen 24-hour routes. More than 10% of our fleet is now fully electric, helping Ireland to meet its climate goals and make Dublin’s air that bit cleaner. Dublin Bus services are wheelchair accessible, and we proudly support and represent the communities that we serve; proof that a semi-state organisation can be a true leader in Diversity and Inclusion.