Seanad debates

Thursday, 14 November 2002

Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements.

 

If the company spent more time and effort on attracting increased freight business, it could use the Ennis-Athenry line as the main line of transport to and from Shannon Airport. That is another concern of the Minister's and one that we will be able to discuss on another occasion. I understand the line has carried no freight traffic for the past 12 months and, while there are no plans to close it, it is a matter of serious concern that the crossover in Athenry has been lifted. The matter has already been discussed on the Adjournment. In addition, we must take into account the fact that the line has not been included in the new mini-CTC signalling system.

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