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Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What's on in Dublin: Gardaí outline traffic and public transport plans for weekend
Tens of thousands of people are expected to come into the city, so it's important to plan your travel carefully and be prepared for some disruptions. Here is everything you need to know if you're headed into town during the busy weekend. What's on in Dublin this weekend? There are a number events on this weekend with three huge concerts taking place at Phoenix Park. Country star Zach Bryan is playing three sold-out shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Each night could see up to 60,000 people attending, with around 180,000 fans across the weekend. On Friday evening, the British and Irish Lions face Argentina in a highly anticipated rugby match. The Aviva stadium will be at full capacity with over 51,000 spectators expected. There are four GAA games taking place on Saturday and Sunday in Croke Park, including the Tailteann Cup semi-finals. These will draw large crowds to Jones' Road. In Fairview Park US indie band Kingfishr will play to a sold-out audience on Saturday evening. Gardaí have also warned that there are two planned 'public gatherings' taking place in Dublin city centre on Sunday afternoon, which will mean rolling road closures and some disruption to LUAS and Dublin Bus services. What should I expect? Gardaí will be out in full force to keep the city safe and help manage the crowds and traffic. Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary said: 'With so much happening and the good weather, Dublin will be very busy this weekend. We want people to enjoy the events but also to be mindful of others". Rolling road closures and traffic delays are expected, especially near the Phoenix Park concerts, Aviva Stadium, Croke Park, and the city centre. Gardaí have a full traffic management plan and will provide updates via their social media channels like @GardaTraffic on X (formerly Twitter). ADVERTISEMENT If you feel unsafe or need assistance, look out for Gardaí on patrol or call 999/112 in an emergency. What is the best way to get around town this weekend? If you're heading to Phoenix Park to see the Zach Byran concerts the closest LUAS stops on the Red Line are Heuston and Museum, with Museum being the best option for leaving after the concerts as Heuston stop will close. The Green Line's nearest stop is Broombridge. Expect a 30- to 40-minute walk from these stops to the concert area. Park and Ride facilities are available and booking return tickets before you travel is recommended to avoid queues. Use a TFI Leap Card if you have one. If you are heading to see the Lions game at the Aviva stadium be mindful that road closures will be in place around the Ballsbridge area. The DART is the best way to get there, with stops at Lansdowne Road and Sandymount stations close by. If driving, expect delays on Shelbourne Road and nearby streets. If you're going to Croke Park this weekend to see one of the games it is accessible by LUAS (Red Line, Parnell or Abbey Street stops) and Dublin Bus. Road closures will affect areas around Jones' Road and Drumcondra, so public transport is the easier option. If you're going to see Kingfishr at Fairview Park it is best accessed by Dublin Bus or a short walk from LUAS Green Line stops like Broombridge. Roads near Fairview and Clontarf will have closures, so plan ahead. What advice are Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and Luas giving for the busy weekend ahead? Irish Rail is running extra services to help manage the large crowds expected from June 20 to 22. Late-night trains will operate from Heuston station after the Phoenix Park concerts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, heading to major destinations including Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Belfast. Additional trains will also run on the Maynooth and Drogheda commuter lines to accommodate increased passenger numbers. Dublin Bus is implementing multiple route diversions due to concert traffic and other roadworks, with detailed changes affecting key routes like 11, 26, 37, 38, and 69. Passengers are advised to check live updates via @dublinbusnews on Twitter or their website. Luas is recommending customers plan ahead when traveling to the Phoenix Park concerts, highlighting that the closest Red Line stops are Heuston and Museum (with Heuston closing after events), and the Green Line's Broombridge stop is nearby. Using Park and Ride facilities and TFI Leap Cards will help ease your journey.
Hans India
12 hours ago
- Hans India
Bangalore Metro Purple Line Service Pause on June 22 for Maintenance
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has an important message for metro riders in Bengaluru. They said the Purple Line of the Namma Metro will stop running for a short time, as reported by The Hindu. This is because of planned repair work between Halasuru and Trinity stations. So, trains will not run between M.G. Road and Baiyappanahalli from 7 am to 9 am on Sunday, 22 June. BMRCL said this short break is needed to do the repair work safely and to keep passengers safe and comfortable. During this time, trains will run normally on other parts of the Purple Line — from Challaghatta to M.G. Road and from Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield (Kadugodi). The Green Line trains, which run from Madavara to Silk Institute, will not be stopped. Full train service between M.G. Road and Baiyappanahalli will start again after 9 am.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Along the Green Line: episode 2
In the second episode of Along the Green Line, reporter Matthew Cassel heads north to the occupied West Bank, visiting Tulkarm, a Palestinian city under siege by Israeli forces. Tens of thousands of residents have been forced from their homes, but just over the border in Israel, residents here are experiencing a very different reality. In this three-part series we're traveling along the 1949 Armistice line or 'Green Line,' - once seen as the best hope for a resolution - and meeting Palestinians and Israelis living just kilometres apart.
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Green Line's future secure, Calgary city council committee to hear Tuesday
With construction set to begin this summer, Calgary city council's executive committee will receive an update on the Green Line this Tuesday — its first briefing on the multibillion-dollar transit project since the federal government reaffirmed its funding commitment in March. Article content A city staff report included in Tuesday's agenda packages outlines that with just under $6.25 billion in committed funding, the Green Line LRT project's future is secured. Article content Article content Article content After a months-long feud with the Alberta government last year over how the project should be delivered, council approved — begrudgingly — a revised alignment and business case for the Green Line on Jan. 28. Article content Article content The first phase of the project will see the southeast segment of the future LRT line extend 16 kilometres and include 10 stations, from Shepard, just north of 130th Avenue S.E., to the Scotia Place event centre in Victoria Park. Article content What happens after that is still undetermined. The province's willingness to co-fund the project hinged on scrapping the city's previous plan for a below-ground tunnel through the downtown. Article content Article content The province asserts that eliminating the need to tunnel will save more than $1 billion, allowing the train to extend farther south, increasing ridership. Article content Article content The feasibility of that above-ground alignment will be studied for the next two years, including property, traffic and noise impact studies, public engagement and cost estimate validations. Article content The city will oversee both delivery of the southeast alignment, including construction of the first 16 kilometres of track, and the planning and design work for the downtown segment. Article content Utility relocation underneath 2nd Street S.W., which was paused last fall after the province announced it would not support the city's version of the downtown alignment, will resume this summer. The work will conclude by early 2027, the city said.
News18
12-06-2025
- Business
- News18
‘Looks Like Parcel Van': Bengaluru Metro Trains Wrapped In Ads Draw Public Ire
Last Updated: While this has been undertaken to generate a decent revenue, daily commuters don't appear to be quite impressed. What began as an effort to boost non-fare revenue has now drawn significant criticism from Bengaluru residents. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is under fire for its latest move, wrapping metro trains entirely in advertisements. Photos and videos of Namma Metro trains plastered with ads for quick commerce platforms, smartphone brands, and more have gone viral online, sparking backlash over the visual clutter and commercialisation of public transport. While this has been undertaken to generate a decent revenue, daily commuters don't appear to be quite impressed with the changes. Many shared pictures of the 'newly wrapped" metro train across social media platforms and took a jibe at the administration. One person reshared a picture of the metro train and joked, 'Namma Ads Metro," while another explained, 'Can't blame them, boss. With so many delays outside their control leading to costs spiralling, they need every rupee that they can get!" Namma Ads Metro 😜😜 — ರವಿ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ಗೌಡ (@ravikeerthi22) June 9, 2025 A user made a sarcastic remark on the new look of the metro trains, comparing it to state-run buses and even parcel vans. 'Super! The royal look of Namma Metro is erased, and now it looks like an APSRTC Bus & Parcel Van. Great way to earn non-fare income. When other avenues exist for letting out shops and offices, this Tin Pot painting adds to another," the comment read. An unhappy commuter complained about the covered windows and wrote, 'Ruined the look of the trains in ONE go! I remember reading the windows wouldn't be covered with ads—but of course, they went ahead and did it anyway. In the end, money talks, and that's all that seems to matter." A section of X users voiced their concerns on security issues, stating that the view of the train's inside has been blocked, thus making it hard to monitor. Another added, 'In the overcrowded trains with covered, damp windows, it makes for uncomfortable commutes. Why aren't citizens polled on decisions about public property like this? It's not a politician's private asset; it belongs to all of us in this democracy. The government keeps changing but public assets." A user quipped, 'They've turned metros into local trains!" It is worth mentioning that the BMRCL has entered two separate agreements for the next seven years, with Mudra Ventures for the Purple Line and Lokesh Outdoor for the Green Line, which grant them exclusive advertising rights on trains operating on these corridors. As per officials, the contracts are expected to generate a minimum revenue of Rs 25 crore per annum.
