Ecofil, Ireland’s leading provider of sustainable bottle filling solutions in Ireland, has announced the continued rollout of its Iconic-V Outdoor Bottle Filling Station with the addition of Irish Rail locations nationwide. Malahide DART station is the first location under the new agreement. Mr Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Transport was present for the installation in Malahide.
The initiative, launched in collaboration with Irish Rail, aims to promote environmental responsibility and reduce single-use plastic among rail passengers. This marks the beginning of a phased national rollout. In the coming week, four additional stations at Bray, Drogheda, Mallow and Limerick will have the Iconic-V Filling Station installed, significantly expanding access to free and clean drinking water for rail users across the country.
The installation at Malahide reflects the busy and diverse footfall the station sees daily from commuters and festival goers to tourists exploring the area. It offers a convenient and sustainable amenity that supports reduced plastic waste and promotes refilling over single-use bottles, aligning with wider environmental goals across the Irish Rail network.
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien TD said: “Providing free, premium filtered water at our train stations is a simple but effective way to encourage more sustainable behaviours. Initiatives like this, delivered through collaboration with forward-thinking companies like Ecofil, are key to delivering a greener, cleaner public transport system for everyone.”
Jimmy Guerin, Director of Ecofil said: “This partnership with Irish Rail represents a major step forward in our mission to make sustainable hydration accessible and convenient. Having our first unit live at Malahide, especially with the current high footfall around concerts, demonstrates just how impactful our water filling stations can be. We are proud to be supporting both public health and the environment at such a visible level.”
This initiative reflects Irish Rail’s ongoing commitment to environmental innovation and complements broader efforts across the transport sector to reduce the environmental footprint of daily travel. The rollout aligns with government sustainability goals and efforts to reduce plastic waste across the public transport network.
Ecofil designs and manufactures innovative water dispensing solutions that support sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact. As part of the ERG Group, based in Finglas and employing 38 people, Ecofil plays a vital role in helping communities across Ireland eliminate single-use plastics and embrace a greener future.