Seanad debates
Thursday, 14 November 2002
Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements.
The Minister has said that he will await the strategic review with regard to Iarnród Éireann before major decisions are taken, which is to be welcomed. There should be a good passenger rail service between all major centres of population. Many Members referred to the level of traffic entering Dublin. A great deal of business is done in the capital city and many people travel into it. These people should have a choice in terms of the mode of transport they wish to use for their journeys and rail should be one of the preferred choices. However, the service must match the requirements of the consumer. At present, the second class service on offer and the second class rolling stock do not attract customers who would probably be quite willing to use the service if it was adequate.
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