Windows will be kept open on trains this winter to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Irish Rail says it's an additional step on top of other measures.
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Wrap Up On The Train Says Irish Rail
Around a quarter of Irish Rail's fleet have windows that open manually.
While the rest are equipped with air conditioning.
From those that do open they will stay like that, to let ventilation in.
That's in a bid to reduce the spread of the virus.
This will affect the majority of DART carriages and commuter carriages in the Cork and Limerick areas.
Barry Kenny from Irish Rail says people who have to travel need to be aware of the changes:
"We are into the season when people will be wrapping up more I suppose."
"But we'd stress again that people should only be travelling if their journey is essential."
But the Rail Users Ireland spokesman is Mark Gleeson.
He believes that the basic guidelines need to be more enforced before adding extra measures:
"For passengers trying to go about their business, putting them in a cold box, for an hour and a half while they try to get to work, probably isn't the best idea."
These commuters outside Heuston Station have mixed opinions on the windows staying open:
Irish Rail says windows remaining open is not a regulation.
However passengers will be asked to follow the advice to aid ventilation.
The Luas also has the similar advice for passengers.
