The coldest winter in Ireland - Erika

Erika

In recent days the snow is creating a lot of problems in our city. This is the coldest winter for 28 years for the most of the country. The roads are icy and the Dublin's transport system is having a lot of inconveniences.               


Yesterday some trains were delayed for up to three and a half hours, with hundreds of travellers left stranded. Railway services are being reduced in frequency, but they will be reintroduced over the coming days, weather permitting.

snow on the luas line

Many rural and urban bus services are suspended, the roads are too dangerous and some of them are being closed to traffic. Moreover the snowploughs are not enough for the all country, the authorities are working to find solutions.                                                                                                                
On Monday the heavy snowfall closed DAA, leading to the cancellation of almost 200 flights. Flights were diverted to other airports. 
Dublin's Luas tram line service, is badly affected, most drivers and bus users are too afraid to travel on the ice-covered roads.


Forecasters said temperatures will rise next week.