Go Rail 10-02 - Joanne McNally Spring 2022

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Train News

Helping Refugees Arriving From Ukraine

Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, refugees newly arrived to Ireland from Ukraine can avail of a free single journey, from their point of arrival in Ireland to their ultimate destination – whether that is in State-provided or private accommodation. To avail of this journey, arriving refugees will need to show the following at the

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ticket office of their departure station: • A Ukrainian passport • Evidence of arrival within the previous seven days to Ireland (e.g airline/ferry boarding card stub or confirmation email) OR • Confirmation from a registered charity involved in the Ukrainian crisis response We also remind all customers

that – as part of all online bookings on the Irish Rail/ Iarnród Éireann website – you can make an optional donation to the Irish Red Cross efforts to support victims of the invasion of Ukraine. Iarnród Éireann is one of 23 European railways supporting the travel of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia.


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