Luas
Mobility scooters are allowed on board Luas. It is recommend that users enter through the double doors when boarding Luas. Once on board, the break should be applied securing the scooter.
Powered Scooters and Wheelchairs/Rollators On-Board Trains.
There are a limited number of wheelchair accessible spaces on each train, it is important therefore that you book your space in advance.
Irish Rail can accommodate wheelchair or powered scooters up to 700mm in width and 1200 mm long (including footplates) height 1435mm including occupant a maximum weight of 300kg including occupant and a turning radius of 900mm.
For the comfort of all customers, Rollators must be folded and stored in the luggage racks. Where travelling with an oxygen tank, please call 0818 366222 to arrange suitable assistance and seating arrangements.
For safety reasons if your wheelchair or mobility scooter is larger than the permitted dimensions, Irish Rail cannot accept it as the wheelchair or scooter may not be able to turn corners on board the train.
As scooters come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, many have problems on trains, such as being unable to manoeuvre safely inside a carriage. These problems mean that trains cannot carry some scooters, if you are a scooter user who wants to travel by rail, you should contact the station to ensure your scooter can be accommodated.
Accessibility Ramps for Train Access
Irish Rail staff will use ramps to help you on or off trains if required. 24 hours advance notice needs to be given to ensure staff can be deployed to assist you on or off your service.
At some stations there is a gap between the platform and the carriages which may create difficulty for people who are visually impaired or have mobility impairments and assistance may be required when boarding or alighting from the train.
To travel on TFI bus services with your mobility scooter you must have a permit. This is due to certain mobility scooters being too big to fit on buses. To find out if your scooter is the correct size, please contact your operator to have the scooter assessed.
Rules for bus travel with a mobility scooter:
Terms and Conditions of Assessment Certificate for Travel