Iarnród Éireann recently submitted an application for new facilities at Athlone train station.

The majority of level crossing incidents involve road vehicles colliding with crossing gates or barriers-resulting in damage to the crossing/barriers.

A decision on all the proposed developments is due in November.

The nature of the emergency has not yet been confirmed

The train was able to resume its journey after a lengthy delay.

A breakdown of the figures reveals that the Dublin Hueston to Galway Route recorded twice the number of complaints as it's neighbouring line.

The transport provider received 21 emails or web messages about people on board openly smoking, drinking or taking drugs on the service.

The Sligo to Dublin railway route is operated by Iarnród Éireann.