Dublin–Waterford railway line

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Kildare to Waterford line
Kildare railway station.
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleRepublic of Ireland
Termini
Stations7
Service
TypeInter-city rail, Heavy rail
SystemIarnród Éireann
Operator(s)Iarnród Éireann
InterCity
Rolling stock22000 Class
History
Opened1844
Technical
CharacterPrimary
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) Irish gauge

The Kildare-Waterford line is a railway line connecting Dublin with the major port of Waterford City in County Waterford. The line is part of the significant network of InterCity routes connected to the Dublin-Cork Main Line from Dublin Heuston. The line was constructed by the GSWR, At Cherryville Junction, Co. Kildare the line splits from the Cork line. Both passenger and Freight services run on the line. Passenger services are operated by the 22000 Class DMUs run by InterCity.

Services

There are up to nine daily services between Waterford - Dublin Heuston - Waterford. (Monday - Saturday)

There are four services between Waterford - Dublin Heuston - Waterford. (Sunday)