With thanks to Transdev Ireland, operators of LUAS, a tram tour has been arranged to transverse the Red Line on Sunday 10th May 2026, covering a variety of non-passenger sections of track & non preferred platforms. 

 

The requested itinerary is:

Red Cow Depot – Red Cow – Smithfield Crossover (reverse) – Heuston Middle Platform (reverse) – Connolly (reverse) – The Point (reverse) Use of centre platform requested – Belgard – Saggart – Saggart Reversing Siding (reverse) – Belgard (reverse) – Tallaght – Tallaght Reversing Siding (reverse) – Belgard (route through middle platform requested) – Red Cow Depot.

 

Tour Highlights

• Depart and Arrive from Red Cow LUAS Depot.
• Smithfield Emergency Crossover.
• Heuston Middle Platform.
• Connolly to George’s Dock direct using the 3rd non-passenger side of the delta junction at Connolly/Busaras.
• Use of the non-passenger turnback siding at Saggart and Tallaght.
• Middle Platform at Belgard on the Tallaght to Red Cow leg of the tram tour. 

 

Photo stops have been requested at the following locations

• Heuston Middle Platform
• Connolly
• The Point – time will be allowed in schedule for a toilet break. 
• Saggart Reversing Siding
• Tallaght Reversing Siding

 

Tour patrons are to meet at Red Cow Depot at 10.00 hrs for a 10.30 start time. A safety briefing will be conducted at the start of the tour. Any late comers will not be allowed to join the tour. 

 

Fares	Member	Non-Member
Adult	€20.00	€25.00
Children (under 16)	–	€10.00

 

Bookings for this outing open on Friday 6th March 2026 at 09.00 and should be made via our Eventbrite booking form at https://irrsluasouting.eventbrite.ie

The closing date for this outing is Wednesday 6th May 2026