Patricia Shannon from Corlough-Templeport, near the Leitrim-Cavan border, is getting her 25-year pin on Sunday.

Up to five additional weekday services on the route come into effect this week including an early 5.45am service leaving Dublin.

Iarnród Éireann have advised those travelling to pre-book tickets, arrive at the station early, allow plenty of travel time, and bring water for the journey.

Irish Rail says there have been 28 recorded incidents at level crossings so far this year.

The services include a new late service leaving Dublin Heuston at 8.30.

The plans were approved following the submission of further information by Irish Rail and are subject to 9 planning conditions.

Irish Rail also said it was not possible to source replacement buses as they were all in use due to the Bruce Springsteen concert taking place in Croke Park.

Irish Rail confirmed the deferred Connolly-Sligo service departed Edgeworthstown 109 minutes late after Gardaí were called.