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2023-02-22
As part of our commitment to equality, Transdev Dublin Light Rail Limited ( TDLR) has published its first Ireland Gender Pay Gap report, in accordance with the Irish Government’s criteria. The Irish Government’s Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 requires organisations with over 250 employees to publish certain information in respect of their gender pay gap. At TDLR, we are committed... more
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2022-07-29
An Garda Síochána in conjunction with Irish Rail and Luas operators are launching the second day of Operation “Twin Tracks“ which will take place on 29th July 2022. An Garda Síochána will initiate this national “Community Engagement & Rail Safety Partnership” day of operation in partnership with Irish Rail (DART and InterCity rail) and Transd... more
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2021-10-11
Join the Transdev Luas Team: Career Opportunities with Transdev Dublin Light RailTransdev Dublin Light Rail is the Operator and Maintainer of Dublin’s Luas light rail system. We are looking for Journey Makers to join our team who are committed to providing a safe and reliable tram service for the thousands of customers who travel on Luas every day. We are currently recruiting for the below role. Click the job title and follow the link to learn more: Fleet Ma... more
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2021-09-26
Rethmann Group visits Transdev Dublin Light RailLast Thursday, 23rd September 2021, Managing Director of Transdev Dublin Light Rail, Seamus Egan, had the honour of welcoming our friends Dr Werner Kook and and Dr Winno Freiherr von Wangenheim from the RETHMANN Group for a visit to Sandyford Luas Depot. The RETHMANN Group is a shareholder of Transdev and, joined by our colleagues Pierre Jaffard, CEO Western Europe & ... more
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2021-08-25
Join the Transdev Luas Team: Career Opportunities with Transdev Dublin Light RailTransdev Dublin Light Rail is the Operator and Maintainer of Dublin’s Luas light rail system. We are looking for Journey Makers to join our team who are committed to providing a safe and reliable tram service for the thousands of customers who travel on Luas every day. We are currently recruiting for the below roles. Click the job titles and follow the links to learn more: Infrastructur... more
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2021-08-11
Transdev, Operator of Luas, Supports St Patrick’s FC Youth Football TournamentTransdev, Operator of Luas, was proud to sponsor a Youth Football Tournament in partnership with St Patrick’s Athletic Football Club, which took place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th August. The two-day event was held at Richmond Park, home of St Patrick’s Athletic Football Club, with UEFA-qualified coaches overseeing the tournament. Teams of young people aged 12-14 years old from... more
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2021-07-14
French Ambassador to Ireland, Vincent Guérend, visited Sandyford Luas Depot today, Thursday 15th July, to highlight the close relationship between Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd. and France. As a French mobility company, we bring our global expertise to Luas, and contributing to the sustainable economic and social growth of Dublin City. Today’s visit by Ambassador Guérend al... more
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2021-05-02
We are now more than 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic and in that time we have all had to adopt new habits to protect ourselves and each other from catching COVID-19. One proven, simple step we can all take to protect each other is making sure we wear a face covering any time we are in a shared space, particularly where maintaining physical distancing of 2 metres or more is not possible or in ... more
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2021-04-22
SGS has awarded Transdev Dublin Light Rail Limited ISO Certification ISO 50001 in Energy ManagementSGS has awarded Transdev Dublin Light Rail Limited ISO Certification ISO 50001 in Energy Management – Energy use associated with the operation and maintenance of Luas. This achievement reinforces Transdev’s commitment to managing Luas on behalf of our clients Transport Infrastructure Ireland and National Transport Authority in the most sustainable manner, ensuring quality assu... more
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2021-03-24
Transdev Staff take on Irish Cancer Society Shave or Dye ChallengeTransdev Staff including Seamus Egan, Managing Director of Transdev Dublin Light Rail, and Eoin Colleran, Head of Safety took on the Shave or Dye Challenge over the weekend of Friday 19th - Sunday 21st March to raise funds and awareness for the Irish Cancer Society. Colleagues from across the Company, including Security, Communications, Maintenance, Drivers, and Customer Assuran... more
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2020-12-18
Season’s Greetings from Louis Rambaud, CEO of Transdev UK - IrelandBelow is a message from Louis Rambaud, CEO of Transdev UK and Ireland, to all Transdev employees. Louis sends his best wishes to all for the New Year. He also takes time to thank Transdev employees for the exceptional work carried out in what was a challenging year for all. "Dear colleagues, At the end of this exceptional year I would like to thank each of you for your great com... more
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2020-12-16
Welcome on board Janet Smith, Transdev Dublin Light Rail new Director of Operations.Welcome on board Janet Smith, Transdev Dublin Light Rail new Director of Operations. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to two new colleagues who are joining Transdev in the UK. - Elizabeth Welch, Head of HR, Transdev Airport Services, and Claire Waspe, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Transdev Blazefield. We wish you every success in your new r... more
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2020-12-01
Transdev Dublin Light Rail is awarded Ibec's KeepWell MarkTransdev Dublin Light Rail (TDLR) has just been awarded the KeepWellTM Mark by Ibec - Ireland's leading Business Employers Confederation. The Mark recognises the work employers do to keep employees well in the workplace. Ibec assesses the numerous initiatives undertaken to ensure a healthy, productive workforce. The accreditation takes a holistic approach, focusing on eight key areas and h... more
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2020-09-27
Calling for Equality: Transdev CEO Thierry Mallet's Opinion EditorialMarie Claire and the Connecting Leaders Club, which Transdev partners with, are launching their 'Call for Equality' from Monday 28th September to Friday 2nd October. Public Transport has historically been a sector employing predominantly men, and even today women account for only 25% of the staff of transportation operators – despite representing 60% of passengers. Thierry Mallet, Transd... more
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2020-07-24
Think Twice. Look Twice. A Safety Message from LuasThis week Transdev Luas launched a safety campaign with a simple reminder to all who drive, walk, or cycle near Luas to "Think Twice. Look Twice" before crossing Luas tracks. The basic rules of the road and safe cross code that prevent serious accidents from happening should be adhered to by everyone, but distraction and being in a hurry can often put people's safety at risk. Luas drive... more
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2020-06-29
Happy Sweet Sixteenth Birthday Green Line LuasToday, Tuesday 30th of June, we celebrate the Green Line Luas 16th birthday. On this day, 16 years ago, the Green Line Luas carried its first passengers. In those 16 years, we’ve grown a lot; We are now stretched from Brides Glen on the southside to Broombridge on the northside, totalling 24.5 km long and 35 stops. Luas has been a key contributor to the Dublin’s integrated transport ... more
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2020-06-28
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Phase 3 of Reopening IrelandIreland entered Phase 3 of the Road Map for Reopening Society on Mon 29th Jun. Measures will continue to limit Luas capacity in this phase, especially during peak hours, and we therefore have asked for customers' understanding and co-operation on this issue. Though restrictions have eased and people can now travel anywhere in Ireland, the public health advice is still for people to avoid non-esse... more
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2020-04-21
COVID-19 Crisis: Luas Security Team Member Volunteers with Blood Bikes EastTransdev Ireland employee, Alan McCrohan works on the frontlines of the Dublin Light Rail Luas System as a System Security Team Leader patrolling Luas infrastructure during service and responding to security related incidents and emergencies. When he is not working with Luas Alan is helping to save lives by volunteering as an emergency medical transport courier between 22 hospitals in Dublin and t... more
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2020-03-27
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having an impact on all transport operators. We thank all Transdev staff for their continued dedication to providing a full service to ensure essential and frontline workers can get where they need to go. Luas services are running as normal, helping to facilitate government recommendations around physical distancing. An enhanced cleaning regime has been adopted in line w... more
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2019-12-01
Transdev Commences New Luas Operations & Maintenance ContractAs of today, the 1st of December 2019, we are beginning a new journey as one team – Team Luas – working as one to continuously improve our customers’ journeys and to ensure the continued success of Luas for the people of Dublin in the years to come. Today marks the start of a new chapter in Transdev’s journey with Luas. Over the last 16 years, all Luas entities – T... more
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2019-10-13
Luas Green Line Trams are Getting Bigger!From Left to Right – Anne Graham, CEO, National Transport Authority, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, Michael Nolan, CEO, Transport Infrastructure Ireland Transport Minister Shane Ross with the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland welcomed into service, the first of the newly-extended trams to operate on the Luas Green Line. The ... more
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2019-08-12
Join us on the journey: The Launch of the annual Transport Against Racism CampaignThe annual Transport Against Racism campaign seeks to raise awareness of racism on public transport and encourages people who witness and are subjected to racism to report incidents to the Gardaí or via ireport.ie. This year's campaign, launched on Friday 9th of August at Heuston Train Station, features selfies donated by 900 commuters from across Ireland who are standing in soli... more
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2019-06-22
Transdev Awarded the Luas Operation and Maintenance contract for Six Years.Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority have awarded Transdev Ireland the contract, for six years – plus five option years – to operate and maintain Luas; Dublin's light rail network. The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contract was awarded following an international tender process and will come into force on December 1, 2019. This outcome is a pow... more
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2019-06-11
Transdev Awarded the 2019 'Passenger Transport Company of the Year'For the last decade, The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards have been honouring industry innovators and leaders. On June 7th, 2019 the awards returned for its tenth occasion, with Transdev being awarded the 2019 'Passenger Transport Company of the Year' for the second consecutive time. Transporting more than 42 million passengers in 2018; Transdev as a company takes pride in the key focus o... more
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2019-06-03
Seconds Could Change Your Life – A safety message from Luas TransdevLuas Operator Transdev has launched its appeal to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists to remember that only seconds could change their life. Luas trams travel on a fixed track; trams cannot swerve, trams take time to break and stop, and coming into contact with a tram can result in a serious injury or fatality. Luas Drivers continually report the same incidents; pedestrians jaywalking... more
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2019-03-01
Transdev supports the inaugural Garda Youth Awards - DMR South 2019The inaugural Garda Youth Awards - DMR South proudly supported by Transdev, operator of Luas, celebrated the outstanding achievements of young people last night Thursday, February 28th, 2019 in Tallaght Stadium. The awards recognised young people from diverse backgrounds between 13 and 21 years of age, and the excellent work being done by local young people in schools, voluntary o... more
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2019-01-10
19 million more passengers use public transport in 2018 269 million passenger journeys were provided by Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Luas, and Go-Ahead Ireland on ‘Transport For Ireland’ Public Service Obligation (PSO) services in 2018. The figure reflects an increase of almost 19 million passenger journeys, or 7.5% compared to 2017. Passenger jour... more
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2018-12-28
The results are in- 97% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FOR LUAS CROSS CITYCustomer satisfaction on the Cross City section of the Luas Green Line is running at 97%. With the Green Line extension now in operation for a full year, independent research shows that customers love it, with just about all customers expressing high levels of satisfaction. In addition, 98% of passengers say they would recommend Luas to a family member, friend or colleague. Transdev wou... more
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2018-12-13
The Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) South Division Garda Youth Awards were launched at Tallaght Luas stop on the 24th of October 2018. This is the first time the awards have been conducted for DMR South. We were delighted with the response to the call for nominations, receiving a diverse range of nominations for individuals and groups of young people between the ages of 13 - 21 years who are cont... more
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2018-12-06
Transdev and Inner City Helping Homeless Fill a Luas 2018Transdev teamed up with Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) again this year for our fourth annual Fill a Luas event at Connolly Luas stop on Thursday December 6th. Our colleagues, ICHH, and volunteers from various companies in Dublin were there from 7am - 7pm and kept the event running smoothly, organising the shoeboxes for delivery to ICHH's depot as the tram filled to the brim with wonderful gi... more
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2018-11-22
Transdev team up with Inner City Helping Homeless for our annual Fill a Luas eventTransdev are proud to partner once again with Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) this year and we are appealing to the public to fill shoeboxes and bring them along on Thursday the 6th of December to Connolly Luas stop. We would request that the shoeboxes be filled with practical items such as socks, underwear, hat, scarf, gloves, toothpaste, toothbrush, sweets, shampoo, shower gel, and ba... more
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2018-11-08
Transdev sponsors Brain Tumour Ireland Run in Corkagh ParkThe annual Brain Tumour Ireland Run event raises funds for their work in supporting brain tumour patients and their families. This year's event took place in Dublin's Corkagh Park on Sunday the 4th of November and participants had the choice of partaking in the timed 5k or 10k events or the no-pressure walk, allowing people of all abilities to partake- some even running with buggies or their can... more
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2018-11-05
A safety message from Luas and Transdev: What’s more important- your phone or your safety?The newest public Luas safety campaign focuses on highlighting the dangers of distraction for pedestrians and motorists. The safety message is a reminder to pedestrians and motorists that it takes time for a tram to stop. With a focus on mobile phone and headphone use around the Luas infrastructure, the campaign highlights the potential for injury and incidents as a direct result of the public not... more
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2018-10-24
Luas Achieves 96% Customer Satisfaction RatingMore than nine in ten passengers are satisfied with public transport services, according to research undertaken on behalf of the National Transport Authority by Kantar MillwardBrown. A total sample of 2,545 customers were interviewed from the 24th May to 30th June 2018. This included Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and Luas customers. Luas once again was the highes... more
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2018-10-24
Transdev launches the Garda Youth Awards - DMR South 2019 with An Garda SíochánaTransdev, operator of Luas proudly supports Garda Youth Awards for DMR (Dublin Metropolitan Regions) South. The awards are celebrated throughout Ireland and for the first time will be celebrated in DMR South. Launched on the 24th of October 2018, Garda Youth Awards DMR South celebrates outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age and recognises the good work being done by young ... more
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2018-10-03
Transdev Wins Global Light Rail Operator for the Second Year in a RowTransdev has won the title Operator Of The Year for the second year in a row at the Global Light Rail Awards. The awards ceremony, which was held in London on Wednesday the 3rd of October, is an annual event attended by representatives from across the global light rail industry. The awards celebrate innovation and excellence, covering topics such as customer experience, sustainability, ... more
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2018-10-03
Transdev Wins Award for Internal Communications at the Global Light Rail AwardsTransdev has won Project of the Year under €50m at the Global Light Rail Awards. The company’s internal communication platform called “The Hub” scooped the prize at the awards ceremony, which was held in London on Wednesday the 3rd of October. This is an annual event attended by representatives from across the global light rail industry. The awards ... more
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2018-09-20
Transdev Luas Safety Forum 2018The annual Transdev Luas Safety Forum took place on the 19th of September this year at Wynn's Hotel Abbey Street, where the Red and Green Lines meet. The Safety Forum is an opportunity for all stakeholders involved in the safety of Luas to come together and look at enhancing Luas safety in a collaborative approach. The event was attended by our client Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII),... more
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2018-09-20
Dublin Green Communities Garden Photography Awards 2018The first Dublin Green Communities Garden Photography Awards were set up to celebrate green spaces, allotments, and community gardens and to highlight their importance in local communities. Contestants entered photos under the categories of ‘Gardening Activity’, ‘Nature in the Garden’, and ‘Landscapes and Cityscapes’ from community gardens and green spac... more
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2018-09-17
Transdev Dublin shortlisted for four awards at the Global Light Rail Awards 2018We are delighted to have been shortlisted for awards in four categories in the Global Light Rail Awards 2018. The awards ceremony, which will be held in London on the 3rd of October, is an annual event attended by representatives from across the global light rail industry. The awards celebrate innovation and excellence across the fast-moving sector, covering topics such as customer experien... more
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2018-08-31
The World Meeting of Families 2018: The Visit of Pope Francis in IrelandIn August 2018, Dublin hosted the World Meeting of Families (Papal visit). Throughout the Pope’s visit there were a number of events held in Dublin City Centre, culminating in a final Mass in the phoenix Park, attracting almost 200,000 people who could only get to the event by using designated routes, the Luas lines being one of these. LUAS operations ensured that those passengers attendin... more
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2018-08-28
Suicide or Survive are the recipients of The Link fund for Quarter 2Suicide or Survive, nominated by Luas Incident Manager and Driver Team Leader Keith Hobbs, received €1,250 as part of The Link fund for Q2. The charity focuses on breaking down the stigma attached to mental health issues and looks to ensure that those affected have access to recovery resources suited to the individual's particular needs. The Link provides an opportunity for ... more
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2018-08-10
Launch of National Transport Authority Anti-Racism Campaign 2018Friday the 10th of August marked the launch of the National Transport Anti-Racism Campaign, unveiled at Heuston Station in Dublin. Commuters are invited to "Join Us On the Journey" and to take a stand against racism on public transport. The artwork by renowned collage artist Charis Tsevis used for the campaign featured 100's of commuters standing in solidarity against racism. Over 1,000 sel... more
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2018-07-29
Transdev Supports Ballyogan Celtic F.C. Luas Mini World CupWell done to all who took part in the Ballyogan Celtic F.C. Luas Mini World Cup this weekend. We have sponsored the event and worked with the football club for the last 2 years. This year, the event took place over two days, the 28th and 29th of July. Mixed teams of boys and girls, from tiny tots to teens, all get to play for their "country" and refuel with a barbeque. The atmosphere and communi... more
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2018-07-25
Dublin Fire Brigade Conduct Incident Training Exercise at Red Cow Luas DepotDublin Fire Brigade attended the Red Cow Luas Depot on the 25th of June to complete several training exercises including putting up earth straps, tram familiarisation, and tram lifting. They also received a tour of the Luas Centrol Control room, providing them with a valuable insight into what goes on behind the scenes during an incident. Training exercises such as these are highly beneficial fo... more
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2018-07-18
Transdev Ireland Shortlisted for Chambers Ireland CSR Awards 2018Homelessness in Dublin is an issue that Transdev has to deal with on a daily basis as they operate the LUAS system. Drivers, inspectors and maintenance staff interact face to face with homeless people in and around the LUAS system and over the years have built up relationships with many, making them genuinely concerned for their health and wellbeing. Transdev have been working with Inner City H... more
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2018-07-10
Transdev Supports Green Communities Garden Photography Competition 2018Transdev Ireland sponsors the inaugural Dublin Green Communities Garden Photography Competition, which runs until August 21st this year. We are also encouraging staff to get involved by entering their own photos for our internal themed photo competition- Celebrating Biodiversity. Transdev commits to limit our impact on biodiversity and the environment wherever possible. Biodiversity is ... more
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2018-07-02
Transdev Supports Dublin Pride 2018Dublin Pride took place in the city centre on Saturday the 30th of June this year. Transdev uniforms were changed so staff could show their support for colleagues, friends, family, and other members of the LGBT+ community. Over 25,000 participants were at the event, with the celebrations being the second largest in Dublin after St. Patrick's Day. Transdev Ireland this year partnered with Youth ... more
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2018-06-19
School Children from Foróige Visit Red Cow Luas DepotAs part of the Tallaght Foróige Summer Programme for school children, Transdev assist in a number of ways. The LUAS Challenge has been running for a number of years and involves Transdev and Foróige developing a quiz/ treasure hunt booklet for the Red Line. Each year groups of children partake in these activities with leaders over June, July, and August. Over 300 children took part... more
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2018-06-12
Transdev Completes Crowd Control and Risk Assessment Course with An Garda SíochánaIn advance of the Papal visit in August and to assist us in our dealings with other large-scale events, Transdev representatives attended a Crowd Safety and Risk Assessment course in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. The course was also attended by other transport providers such as Dublin Bus and Irish Rail. The course was a 3 day introduction to crowd safety and Risk Analysis t... more
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2018-05-06
Transdev Dublin compete at The European Tram Driver Championship 2018Congratulations to Luas drivers Maurice Cronin and Gillian Walsh who competed in the European Tram Driver Championship in Stuttgart, Germany on Saturday the 5th of May. There was stiff competition from all over Europe with Stockholm eventually taking home the prize. Well done guys and better luck next year!... more
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2018-04-23
The Breakfast Club with Luas at Airfield EstateFor the last number of weeks, schools from areas around Dublin such as Ballyogan, Broombridge, and Inchicore have been taking part in 'Breakfast Club with Luas'. This initiative brings children who would otherwise not get the opportunity to learn about their food and where it comes from at Airfield Estate in Dundrum. The children experience what it is like to collect their own eggs, watch the Jer... more
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2018-04-05
Transdev is Passenger Transport Company of the Year 2018Transdev is honoured to have won 'Passenger Transport Company of the Year' at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2018. Transdev is operator of Luas, Dublin’s Light Rail system, transporting more than 100,000 people per day. The key focus of operations is safety, efficiency and customer experience. The high standard of service has certified the company as ISO-comp... more
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2018-03-21
Transdev donates €30,000 to CSR initiativesTransdev is proud to be a part of The Business Impact Map, highlighting initiatives in corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Launched by Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), the 2018 campaign is about being #strongertogether. The initiative shows the significance and positive effect that corporate social responsibility has on communities throughout Ireland.... more
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2018-03-02
Skills @ Work Programme With St. Aidan's Secondary SchoolThrough Business in the Community Ireland’s Skills @ Work Programme, Transdev have linked with St. Aidan’s Secondary School in Tallaght over the last number of years. The programme involves a group of up to 30 students attending a series of workshops in Transdev’s Red Cow LUAS Depot, facilitated by Transdev staff. The programme gives the students a vital insight into how the comp... more
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2018-03-01
International Women’s Day 2018Transdev is supporting UITP and World Bank #PT4ME Campaign. #PT4ME campaign coinciding with Women’s Day 2018 is about advancing the safety, security and opportunities for women in public transport, believing that public transport must be safe and secure for all users. A message from Thierry Mallet, CEO of Transdev Group: On this day, International Women’s ... more
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2018-02-21
Transdev and TII take on Engineering Week 2018Transdev worked with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the students from Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys National School in Drimnagh this week to facilitate Engineering Week 2018. Students received presentations from TII engineers detailing processes and challenges in light rail systems. This was followed by a trip to the Red Cow Depot where students were met by Transdev and show... more
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2018-02-20
Luas wins in transport at The Green Awards 2018 for its efforts in sustainabilityThe Green Awards recognise the extraordinary contribution and commitment that companies now make towards growing a greener future in Irish business today. Luas was awarded The Green Transport Award, announced 20th of February 2018. Luas and Sustainability As a sustainable public transport option, Luas is addressing one of the most pressing environmen... more
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2018-01-17
The results are in- 97% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FOR LUAS CROSS CITYCustomer satisfaction on the Cross City section of the Luas Green Line is running at 97%. With the Green Line extension now in operation for a full year, independent research shows that customers love it, with just about all customers expressing high levels of satisfaction. In addition, 98% of passengers say they would recommend Luas to a family member, friend or colleague. Transdev wou... more
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2017-12-15
Luas and ICHH Shoebox Appeal collects 10,000 Gifts for The HomelessThe #fillaluas shoebox appeal is an annual initiative organised by Transdev in partnership with Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH). The aim is simple; to fill an entire Luas with gifts. Each year, generous donations are made by the public, staff and businesses, to provide homeless people with basic essentials such as gloves, scarves, hats and toiletries – and this year's amazing respons... more
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2017-12-10
Luas Green Line Extension a Major Boost for DublinSaturday December 9th 2017 was a memorable day for Transdev Ireland. The Luas Green Line extension was opened by An Taoiseach,Leo Varadkar and Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross; Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe. The Luas Driver was Garreth Irvine. The Green Line extension is all about connectivity; it links people and commu... more
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2017-12-07
Luas Green Line Extension Official OpeningTransdev Ireland welcomes its service on the Luas Green Line Extension launched officially by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at O’Connell – GPO, 2pm on Saturday, 9th of December 2017, marking a significant milestone in transport for Dublin city. The extension, which has seen construction since 2013, connects 13 new stops to the existing Green Line north of the city. Trams will now oper... more
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2017-11-29
Luas and ICHH Shoebox Appeal #fillaluasThe Christmas ads are on the TV, the Christmas lights are turned on in Dublin’s Fair City, the Christmas gifts are being dreamed about …. But the best gift you could give this Christmas is to the Homeless and we are making it easy for you to do so. Transdev and volunteer homeless organisation Inner City Helping Homeless, have teamed up again this year. We want the ... more
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2017-11-23
Transdev Ireland, Luas operator, has won a Special award for Impact on Climate Change.We are delighted to have won the Special award for Impact on Climate Change at the Ireland France Business Awards 2017. Luas, Dublin’s light rail network, delivers a transport service in a sustainable way. Luas put customers at the heart of the service and we deliver an experience which is friendly, frequent, punctual and reliable. Woven into Dublin’s transport system it takes press... more
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2017-10-04
Transdev Ireland Win Operator of the Year at The Global Light Rail Awards 2017Transdev are delighted to have won the Operator of the Year Award for their LUAS Dublin operations at the prestigious Global Light Rail Awards 2017. The awards ceremony, held in London on the 4th October, is an annual event attended by representatives from across the global light rail industry. The awards celebrate innovation and excellence across the fast-moving sector, covering topics such as cu... more
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2017-08-14
Transdev and Transport companies unite to tackle racismLuas ( Transdev ) Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann, Local Link bus services and the taxi industry are uniting this month to launch a campaign to challenge racism on public transport. Coordinated by the Immigrant Council of Ireland in partnership with Transport for Ireland and Dublin City Council, it is the biggest anti-racism campaign of its kind in Europe with over one thousand po... more
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2017-06-16
Successful Day For Transdev Staff At First Luas Cross City Gauge RunThe Luas Cross City project has now moved into the testing phase. Today Saturday June 17th the first gauge run took place. It was the first time trams operated on the Luas Cross City section of the Green Line. The purpose of the gauge run was to measure and verify clearances between trams, physical objects along the line, the interface between the tram and the rail and also the tram and the ove... more
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2017-06-15
Luas Cross City Gauge Run – Key Milestone for ProjectThe Luas Cross City project has now moved into the testing phase. This weekend Saturday June 17th and Sunday 18th 2017 the gauge run will be completed. The gauge run is the first time trams will operate on the Luas Cross City section of the Green Line. The purpose of the gauge run is to measure and verify clearances between trams, clearances between the trams and physical objects along the l... more
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2017-02-28
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev have agreed to jointly explore development of mobility services with fleets of electric driverless vehicles for public and on-demand transportation. The companies will collaborate to develop a comprehensive, modular transportation system to enable clients to book rides, and mobility operators to monitor and operate self-driving car fleets. READ MORE... more
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2016-12-09
Transdev Ireland Shoe Box Appeal Initiative Collected Over 9,000 Gifts For The HomelessThe Luas #helpfillatram initiative collected over 9,000 gifts, 350 meals and 60 haircuts for the homeless yesterday at the Connolly Luas Stop. Transdev Ireland partnered up again this year with Inner City Helping Homeless for the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2016. 2015 was the first time Transdev Ireland teamed up with Inner City Helping Homeless and ran the very s... more
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2016-12-07
Shoe Box Appeal For The Homeless TomorrowPictured: Transdev Ireland, MD Gerry Madden with shoeboxes collected from Transdev Ireland Staff so far. Transdev have again teamed up with Inner City Helping Homeless to launch a Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Last year a total of 3,000 shoe boxes were kindly donated, collected and distributed and this year we are aiming for 5,000. Thinking of ways you can h... more
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2016-11-23
MD Gerry Madden Discusses The Vision For Transport For The Greater Dublin AreaToday at the Houses of the Oireachtas, our MD Gerry Madden discussed the vision for public transport for the greater Dublin Area, as it relates to Luas and Transdev Ireland. The statement from Gerry was to the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport which was followed by questions and answers. Click here to read Gerry's full statement.... more
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2016-11-01
Transdev & Inner City Helping Homeless Partner Up For Homeless AppealTransdev Ireland have partnered up again this year with Inner City Helping Homeless for the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2016. Last year was the first time Transdev Ireland teamed up with Inner City Helping Homeless and ran the very successful event to collect shoe boxes for the homeless at Christmas time. Shoe boxes were kindly donated by Transdev staff, companies and th... more
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2016-10-26
Yesterday morning the Luas Safety Forum 2016 took place at Red Cow Hotel. Introduced by Barry O’Hanlon, Ciaran Brown from TII spoke about the progress of recent LCC works. Followed by our very own Eamonn O’Modhrain & Dave Rooney who presented some the challenges faced during the Luas Cross City project. Louis O’Donoghue gave us an update on the Green Line Capacity... more
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2016-10-24
Transdev Awarded with the Business Working Responsibly MarkTánaiste Frances Fitzgerald presents Transdev Ireland with the Business Working Responsibly Mark in Dublin Castle earlier today. Transdev are delighted to have yet again been awarded the Mark especially since the criteria to achieve this award has been even more rigorous. CSR is now part of how we run things around here and is here to stay. For Transdev to be recognised alongside other... more
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2016-07-04
Transdev Group News: Appointment of CEOFollowing a selection process that examined some very distinguished applicants, Transdev Group’s two shareholders, Caisse des Dépôts and Veolia Environment, will soon propose that Thierry Mallet be made a Director of the Transdev Group, with a view to his upcoming appointment as Chairman and CEO. The Board of Directors will meet to this end in the next few days. See here ... more
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2016-06-02
Transdev have given careful consideration to the terms of the Labour Court Recommendation and have agreed to accept it. The Luas Driver Grade has also agreed to accept the Labour Court Recommendation following a ballot on the matter which saw a majority of Drivers vote in favour of it. Transdev, Managing Director, Gerry Madden said, “We are pleased with ... more
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2015-12-11
Transdev Ireland show their commitment to tackling climate changeTransdev Ireland have shown their commitment to tackling climate change by signing the ‘COP21 Commitment and call for action from Irish Business Leaders’ which calls for strong policy and regulatory certainty through a sound global agreement in Paris. The signed copy can be found at https://lnkd.in/eMyJarw... more
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2015-12-11
Transdev and Inner City Helping Homeless partner up for Homeless AppealTransdev and Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) partnered up for the #helpfillaluas homeless shoe-box appeal. The day was a huge success with shoe-boxes being dropped to the tram, food being served and haircuts provided to homeless people throughout the day. Thanks to all who supported this event by providing shoe-boxes or lending a helping hand on the day ... more
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2015-06-22
Check Out Transdev's Community SupportTransdev’s community activities and interactions for 2014 are available to view as part of the 2014 Business Impact Map, launched by Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI). The launch, held at 3 Ireland on 13th May, showcased the activities of 48 of Ireland’s largest companies, whose employees volunteered over 210,000 hours to support over 7,000 community groups and organisat... more
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2015-06-22
Luas Took Part In Ireland's Largest Anti-Racism CampaignIreland’s largest Anti- Racism Campaign was launched across the public transport network on Wednesday 22nd April 2015 with the support of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, the National Transport Authority and transport providers. A similar campaign in the Greater Dublin area last year led to a 51% increase in reports of racism. Pictured at the campaign launch is Luas Revenue Protection Coordin... more
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2015-06-22
St. Aidan's Students Awarded Training Programme Certificates with TransdevTransdev were delighted to welcome 5th year students from St Aidan’s, Tallaght on the 29th April as part of the continued School Business Partnership Programme. This final session of the programme included a tour of LUAS operations (customer care, control room, maintenance workshops and revenue protection) and a wrap up session where students were awarded with certificates for successfully... more
