In Northern Ireland drinking alcohol is banned on all trains. Passengers are allowed to take alcohol onto the train, but they’re not allowed to drink it on there. If you’re caught drinking, it’ll result in your alcohol being confiscated.
Can you drink alcohol on the train to Belfast?
Passengers are not permitted to carry alcohol on board Bangor, Larne, Portadown/Newry, Londonderry and Portrush local trains. Customers may only consume alcohol on Enterprise trains which has been purchased on board.
Can you drink alcohol on the Dublin to Belfast train?
You can’t bring alcohol onboard – it has to be purchased on the train.
Can you drink on trains Northern Rail?
DRY TRAINS ON OUR SERVICES
Being obviously drunk and therefore unsafe to travel, or trying to conceal alcohol, will lead to refusal of travel under the railway byelaws and potentially prosecution. If you do have alcohol before travel, you will be asked to dispose of it at the barrier before boarding the train.
Can you drink alcohol on trains Ireland?
Customers are advised that alcohol is not permitted on any Iarnród Éireann service until further notice.
Can I take alcohol to Northern Ireland?
You can bring alcohol and tobacco to the UK for your own use, but you must pay tax and duty on them before you arrive in the UK.
Can I travel in train after drinking alcohol?
(i) While on duty no railway servant shall, whether he is directly connected with the working of trains or not, be in a state of intoxication or in a state in which by reason of his having taken or used alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation his capacity to perform his duties is impaired.
Can you drink beer on national rail?
You can travel with luggage, in line with the National Rail Conditions of Travel on trains. Food and drink allowed? No alcohol is allowed.
Can you drink alcohol on the train Trainline?
You can buy alcohol from our Let’s Eat Cafe Bar whilst onboard our trains and if you’re in First Class, you can enjoy complimentary drinks. You can also bring your own alcohol onboard.
Can you bring alcohol on a train UK?
On most trains in England and Wales, drinking alcohol is allowed. However, train operators may opt to run “dry” trains, meaning passengers cannot bring alcohol on board nor consume it.
Can you drink alcohol on a train NI?
In Northern Ireland drinking alcohol is banned on all trains. Passengers are allowed to take alcohol onto the train, but they’re not allowed to drink it on there. If you’re caught drinking, it’ll result in your alcohol being confiscated. There is, however, one exception.
Why is alcohol banned on Irish Rail?
“Due to COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions, customers are advised that alcohol is not permitted on any Iarnród Éireann service until further notice.”
Why do trains ban alcohol?
It was introduced in November 2020 to limit the spread of Covid.
Can I take alcohol from England to Northern Ireland?
There are no limits on the amount of duty and/or tax paid alcohol and tobacco that you can bring directly into NI from the EU as long as the goods are for your own use or gifts and are carried in your luggage. 20 litres of fortified wine (for example, port or sherry).
What is the drink limit in Northern Ireland?
The drink drive limit
The legal alcohol limit for drivers in Northern Ireland is: 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.
How much alcohol can I bring into Ireland from Northern Ireland?
10 litres of spirits (whiskey, gin, vodka and so on) 20 litres of other alcoholic drinks with no more than 22% alcohol (for example, port, sherry and some liqueurs) 90 litres of wine (of which only 60 litres can be sparkling) 110 litres of beer.
What is the alcohol limit on the railway?
29 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
Can I drink Whisky in train?
Possession of one or more bottle of liquors (below 1.5 ltr) is permissible but consumption is prohibited in train.
Can you drink alcohol on a train UK 2022?
Alcohol and public transport
You can drink and buy alcohol on national trains in the UK. However, operators can decide to run ‘dry’ trains where you can’t consume or carry alcohol on board, for example trains going to football matches or other sporting events.
Can you drink alcohol on the train Trainline?
You can buy alcohol from our Let’s Eat Cafe Bar whilst onboard our trains and if you’re in First Class, you can enjoy complimentary drinks. You can also bring your own alcohol onboard.
Are you allowed to drink alcohol in UK trains?
Alcohol and public transport
You can drink and buy alcohol on national trains in the UK. However, operators can decide to run ‘dry’ trains where you can’t consume or carry alcohol on board, for example trains going to football matches or other sporting events.