Views of the DART.

Dublin Area Rapid Transit—April 2014.

In 1984, the DART began electric services between Howth and Bray. This offered an improvement to existing Dublin suburban services by wiring existing routes. The service was later extended to Greystones and Malahide.

An 8600-series DART pauses at platform 5 in Connolly Station. April 2014.
An 8600-series DART pauses at platform 5 in Connolly Station. April 2014.

The line between Pearse Station (formerly Westland Row) and Dún Laoghaire (formerly Kingstown) had been opened in 1834 and is considered the world’s oldest suburban railway.

The hum of DART’s electric multiple units are a familiar tone of Dublin transport.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve made several images of DART trains during my travels around Dublin. All were exposed with my Canon EOS 7D.

The DART crosses over lines leading toward the North Wall—one of the few grade separated junctions in Ireland.
The DART crosses over lines leading toward the North Wall—one of the few grade separated junctions in Ireland.
DART interior view.
DART interior view.
A DART train arrives at Howth on April 23, 2014. Canon EOS 7D with 20mm lens.
A DART train arrives at Howth on April 23, 2014. Canon EOS 7D with 20mm lens.
Dublin Area Railway map in Irish.
Dublin Area Railway map in Irish.
A view of an 8600-series DART at Tara Street Station as seen from the Railway Preservation Society Ireland's Easter Eggspress.
A view of an 8600-series DART at Tara Street Station as seen from the Railway Preservation Society Ireland’s Easter Eggspress.
Connolly Station, Dublin.
Connolly Station, Dublin.
Approaching Connolly.
Approaching Connolly.
Platform 6 at Connolly Station.
Platform 6 at Connolly Station.

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