IÉ 8200 Class
| Industry | Rail transport manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Products | Electric multiple units, trains |
The 8200 Class electric multiple units operated by Iarnród Éireann were manufactured by Alstom specifically for the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) network. This series consisted of five two-car formations, designated 820X+840X, where the 820X vehicles served as powered motor cars and the 840X vehicles functioned as non-powered driving trailers.
History
Launched in 2000, these units were capable of running in conjunction with the IE 8500 Class and IE 8510 Class trains. Despite this, they suffered from recurrent lengthy service disruptions, most notably between the summer of 2007 and March 2008. Following a short-lived reintroduction—excluding the 8204/8404 set—all units were ultimately removed from service due to persistent mechanical failures and inadequate passenger capacity. During their inactive periods, they were mainly stored at the Fairview DART depot. In 2012, an attempt was made to sell the entire fleet, but no buyers emerged.
The decommissioned trains remained at Inchicore Works until approximately October 2023, when unit 8401 was converted for use by the National Transport Authority’s Wayfinding Centre located in Glasnevin, Dublin. Subsequently, in March 2025, unit 8405 was relocated to serve the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s new Learning & Development College facility. The remainder of the fleet was dismantled between April and July 2025.
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | Number | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. | Withdrawn | Scrapped | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8200 Class | DART | 5 | 1999-2000 | 2 | 8201/8401 – 8205/8405 | 2007-2008 | October 2023 (8201/8401 only) | All units were stored off rails at Inchicore Works except for unit 8401, which was cut into two sections in November 2023. |