Transport
All-island rail review recommends more frequent trains and additional routes
25-year plan calls for an increase to rail-freight capacity to take more trucks off roads
A strategic review of Ireland’s rail network has submitted the first draft of its 25-year plan that includes provisions for more frequent services and additional routes.
Eamon Ryan, the Minister for Transport, brought report of the first all-island strategic rail review (AISRR) to Cabinet on Tuesday.
The review, which includes 30 recommendations on developing a rail network for the benefit of commuters, businesses communities, and the environment, examines electrification of the rail network.
It advised ...