Anti-social behaviour day of action on Mayo trains

AN Garda Síochána, in partnership with Iarnród Éireann, Transdev Ireland (Luas) operators and the National Transport Authority (NTA), are conducting a day of action as part of Operation Twin Tracks which aims to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour on board public transport services.

With the support of personnel from both public transport providers, gardaí will be conducting high visibility, proactive patrols of LUAS and DART services across the Dublin region throughout the day, as well as on several Intercity Iarnród Éireann services, including trains servicing Mayo.

Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Division stations include Ballyhaunis, Claremorris, Manulla Junction, Foxford, Ballina, Castlebar and Westport.

Chief Superintendent Padraic Jones, Garda National Community Engagement, said: “An Garda Síochána welcomes this ongoing opportunity to engage positively with the users of public transport, Iarnród Éireann, Transdev Ireland (LUAS) and the NTA as part of Operation Twin Tracks.

"This day of engagement allows An Garda Síochána to maintain a visible presence on board these services while preventing and detecting anti-social behaviour. It also allows for positive engagement between An Garda Síochána, customers and public transport providers.”

Local crime prevention officers and community policing gardaí will also be present in Pearse Street, Connolly and Heuston stations, and a number of regional stations to engage with commuters and provide guidance on crime prevention.

LUAS Red and Green Line and DART services in Dublin will be patrolled as well as eight Intercity routes.