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Rail public transport journeys have returned to pre-pandemic levels

CSO statistical release, , 11am

Public Transport Volumes

Source: National Transport Authority

The number of bus journeys in Dublin for week beginning 26 September 2022 (week 39) was 3% lower compared to the numbers of journeys in the same week in 2019.  The number of bus journeys outside Dublin exceeded 2019 figures. The number of journeys in week 39 was 9% higher compared to the same week in 2019.

Luas journeys in week 39 of 2022 also remained slightly below pre-COVID-19 levels. The number of journeys in week 39 was 6% lower compared to the same week in 2019.

Rail journeys in the week beginning 26 September 2022 matched the number taken in the week beginning 02 March 2020 (pre-COVID-19). See table THA24 under “Data”. Please note that there are no comparable 2019 data available for rail. 

(Data for rail journeys includes passenger journeys on Intercity and DART services.)

Please note that more detailed statistics can be found under “Data”.

Figure 3.1: Number of journeys by Dublin Bus per week, 2019 - 2022
Figure 3.2: Number of journeys by Luas per week, 2019 - 2022

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