The aftermath of Storm Chandra has shown us, once again, that in an era of increased extreme weather events, our infrastructure is not fit for purpose. Internationally, the cities ranked as the most vibrant and liveable overwhelmingly have reliable, robust and sustainable transport networks. This fragility in delivering essential public transport infrastructure must be addressed with urgency. While such incidents occur in transport networks worldwide regardless of contingency planning, the true exposure lies in the lack of alternatives. This week, Storm Chandra reminded us that climate change is increasing the frequency of adverse weather events, which have the potential to disrupt travel more often.

Source: The Irish Times January 27, 2026 18:33 UTC