Indra claims over €30 million from Irish Rail as scrapped train-control project stalls

Indra, a Spanish information-technology company, is seeking more than €30 million from Irish Rail to settle the accounts of the traffic management system (TMS) that was terminated in July 2026. Irish Rail, which has recorded a €50 million write-down on the project after years of delays and cost overruns, maintains that the claim is unfounded and that no further payments are required. The issue will be examined by an Oireachtas transport committee, where chief executive Mary Considine will outline the termination and the next steps.

Irish Rail is moving forward with a Siemens-designed train-control system for the Greater Dublin Area, aiming for substantial completion by late 2028 and full network rollout by 2031, pending approval from the National Transport Authority. Indra has not responded to detailed queries but says it remains confident in its work and reserves all rights.