Bus Éireann Storm Austen travel advice has been issued, with passengers urged to check service updates before travelling as heavy rain and strong winds move across Ireland.
All Bus Éireann services are currently scheduled to operate as normal, but the company says disruption may occur if weather conditions deteriorate.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain and wind warning for the entire country from 7pm on Thursday, 22nd October until 10am on Friday, 23rd October.
The forecaster has warned of difficult travelling conditions, possible localised flooding, debris and fallen trees. Met Éireann
Passengers advised to check before travelling
Bus Éireann Chief Customer Officer Allen Parker said conditions could become difficult as Storm Austen moves across the country.
“Met Éireann is forecasting difficult driving conditions as strong winds and heavy rain cross the country from this evening, and into the weekend as well,” he said.
“There are also warnings about the possibility of flooding, debris and fallen trees on the roads.”
Parker said services remain scheduled to operate, but customers should check for updates before leaving home.
“All Bus Éireann services are scheduled to operate as normal, however if any are impacted by the stormy weather, we will post details online as quickly as possible to keep our customers informed.
“The best approach would be to check service updates on our website before leaving home, to minimise any potential disruption.”
Bus Éireann’s service updates page is being updated throughout the day.
Weather warnings in place
Storm Austen is expected to bring heavy rain eastwards across the country, with strong winds also forecast.
Met Éireann has warned that public transport disruption is possible, while Orange rain warnings have been issued for parts of the south, southeast, and east.
Passengers can check the latest information through Bus Éireann’s service updates page before travelling.
