Patrols will be taking place on train services across Galway today as part of a major national Garda operation.
Gardaí will be present on trains servicing Galway, Oranmore, Athenry, Attymon, Woodlawn, Ballinsloe, Craughwell, Ardrahan and Gort.
Operation Twin Tracks will involve Iarnród Éireann, Transdev Ireland (Luas) operators and the National Transport Authority .
According to Gardai the day of engagement will allow the force to maintain a visible presence on board services while preventing and detecting anti-social behaviour.
LUAS Red and Green Line and DART services in Dublin will be patrolled as well as 8 Intercity routes.
Local Crime Prevention Officers and Community Policing Gardaí will also be present in Pearse Street, Connolly and Heuston stations, and a number of regional stations to engage with commuters and provide guidance on crime prevention.
The operation comes as SIPTU re iterated its call for the establishment of a dedicated public transport police service to combat abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour on buses, trains and trams.
