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Luas Red Line Disruption Due to Major Fire
A major fire near George’s Dock Bridge in Dublin’s Docklands has caused significant damage and will disrupt Luas Red Line services for “several weeks at least.” The fire occurred on Tuesday evening and was extinguished by firefighters.
Key Points:
Service Disruption: No Luas service is running between Connolly and The Point.Services are operating between Tallaght/saggart and Connolly.
Damage to Bridge: The fire caused substantial damage to George’s Dock Bridge.structural engineering assessments are underway.
Option Transport: Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus services between Connolly and The Point. A dedicated replacement bus service is being considered.
Investigation: Gardaí (Irish police) are investigating the cause of the fire. Gas Networks Ireland isolated gas supplies as a safety precaution.
* Potential Severity: Officials noted the situation could have been worse given the time of day and the rapid spread of the flames.