Catering services on some Irish Rail services won't return to operation until early next year.
Iarnród Éireann says it will no longer be working with provider, RailGourmet on Intercity routes.
The rail company has commenced the process to tender for a new on-board catering contract but it's likely to be 2023 before services resume.
Catering was cancelled during most of the pandemic but services on the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise train will continue on a limited basis under a separate contract.
