The quiet carriage is back.

Iarnród Éireann has reintroduced the idea on Cork to Heuston return services starting today, Monday, November 7th, listing ‘carriage G’ as the one to book if you like to travel without listening to the constant beep and ring of other passengers’ mobile phones.

“The quieter carriage is being reintroduced both to improve services for customers with sensory issues, and to provide choice to all customers, following public feedback.” Iarnród Éireann said in a statement.

It will also be a handy option for people who need to work or study as they travel.

If you want to choose a quieter environment when travelling on Heuston to Cork services, our new quieter coach is now available to book: coach G on applicable services.

Full information: https://t.co/HDNHgS8QyF pic.twitter.com/BPgxX5v95B

— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) November 7, 2022

“The quiet carriage (carriage G) is now bookable online for the first time, and the carriage is clearly marked with quiet carriage purple branding when booking online and also on the outside of the carriage.”

It’s available on the following Cork to Dublin services:

• 07:00  Monday – Saturday
• 08:25  Sunday only
• 09:25  Monday – Saturday
• 10:25  Monday to Sunday
• 12:25  Monday to Sunday
• 13:25  Sunday only
• 14:25  Monday – Saturday
• 15:25  Sunday only
• 16:25  Monday to Sunday
• 18:25  Monday to Sunday
• 16:25  Monday – Saturday
• 19:25  Sunday only
• 20:25  Monday – Saturday

There is no extra charge for the service, which was originally introduced years ago but was stopped in 2018.

Passengers with sensory issues can also request a special pack of items to make their journey easier, including headphones,  sunglasses, and a fidget spinner.