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Railway watchdog issues safety notice after 'near miss'

A railway safety watchdog has issued a safety notice to Iarnród Éireann about the importance of planning work before accessing the railway, following a "near miss" incident involving two workers last month.

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26 Aug 2026, 13:40 UTC
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A railway safety watchdog has issued a safety notice to Iarnród Éireann about the importance of planning work before accessing the railway, following a "near miss" incident involving two workers last month.
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