‘It’s no longer safe for children and elderly to travel off-peak,’ says train driver who regularly witnesses drugs used openly

Irish Rail spokesperson Barry Kenny said they are seeing a higher number of drug and alcohol-related incidents. Photo: Steve Humphreys

Anne-Marie Walsh

An Iarnród Éireann driver has told how he recently saw drugs being handed from a train in Kildare to individuals waiting on the platform.

Dealers and addicts are regular passengers on the rail network, he said.