All Luas services halted as Gardaí investigate “security alert” on board tram

Passengers and drivers aboard trams were instructed to disembark at around 6pm

An Garda Síochána has said that officers are working with Luas operators regarding a security alert on a Luas tram, as all services have been halted.

According to a Garda statement, a phone call was made regarding “suspicious activity” this evening.

Passengers and drivers aboard trams were instructed to disembark at around 6pm this evening. All Luas services have been halted until further notice.

In a statement, Luas said: “Passengers please be advised that there are currently no Red or Green Line services operating. We will update passengers in due course. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

It has advised that Luas tickets will be valid on Dublin Bus for the duration of the disruption.

UPDATE 7.17pm: All Luas services have resumed.

Statement from Luas: “Passengers, please be advised that the Red and Green Lines have now reopened. Please expect delays while we regulate services. Luas tickets remain valid on Dublin Bus. We will update passengers in due course. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

David Wolfe

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