Dublin–Cork railway line

Dublin–Cork Main Line
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleIreland
Termini
Stations18
Service
TypeCommuter rail, Inter-city rail
Heavy rail
SystemIarnród Éireann
ServicesInterCity:
Dublin–Cork
Dublin–Waterford
Dublin–Galway, Westport, Ballina
Dublin–Limerick
Dublin, Cork–Tralee
Commuter:
South Western Commuter
Mallow–Cork
Operator(s)Iarnród Éireann
Rolling stock22000 Class (InterCity DMU)
Mark 4 (InterCity Push/Pull)
History
Opened1844
Technical
Line length266.75 km (165.75 mi)
Number of tracksDouble track
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) Irish gauge
ElectrificationNone (proposed to Hazelhatch)
Operating speed160 km/h (100 mph)
Route map

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The Dublin–Cork Main Line is the main InterCity railway route in Ireland between Dublin Heuston and Cork Kent. In 2018, 3.46 million passengers travelled on the line, a 10% increase from 2017 figures.