A section of the Cork to Dublin railway line is closed after a fatal incident according to Irish Rail.
In a statement to RedFM News, Gardaí say it happened between Thurles and Portlaoise.
The incident happened at 7.30 this morning and Gardai and Emergency services are still at the scene.
Iarnrod Éireann say trains bus transfers are in place between Thurles and Portlaiose, and train times are now running as normal.
