The new Irish Rail Smartcard for Annual Taxsaver Customers in the Short Hop Zone (Balbriggan, Maynooth, Hazelhatch and Greystones) has commenced for renewals since February 2010.

The new  Irish Rail Smartcard Monthly Taxsaver Smartcard will be available in the coming months.

The new “credit card” type card is available to Rail Only Customers.

Customer Feedback

q      Very positive experience. Congratulations.

q      Feels safer then the old card I am not as worried about loss or theft as I know it can be cancelled, I am not as worried about getting stuck at barriers as it seems more reliable.

q      Easier to use. so quick - much much better than the old tickets!!

q      Better than the magnetic card but needs to be swiped precisely to work.

q       Massive improvement!

q       I have had a magnetic ticket for the past 3 years and the difference using the smartcard is incredible. It is so much more reliable and makes your journey through stations so much more efficient.

q      I'm a bit of a technophobe and it reminded me of the 'swipe' procedures at Tesco self service where I have continual bad experience. After week one though, its all going swimmingly I'm happy to say. To be totally honest its a joy now and I have developed great confidence.   Well done to all concerned