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The 15.35 Heuston-Galway train has stopped near Tullamore after striking a herd of cattle. The incident occurred at approximately 4.30pm and passengers remain on the train.
All services to and from Westport and Galway are experiencing significant delays as a result.
Latest updates from Iarnród Éireann have said that staff are on site working to clear the line but that is expected to take some time.
15:35 Heuston Galway has hit a herd of cows near Tullamore. Expect significant delay to this service and all Galway/Westport services as a result. Update to follow
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 28, 2018
While as of yet there is no official confirmation, it is believed there are injuries to the cattle.
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