Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding Tipperary town station and its train lines; the plans for repair and upkeep of these train lines; the plans for development of the station itself; the breakdown of the stages; the budget for this work; and when he expects the work to start. [5712/08]

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 109: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding Limerick Junction and its train lines; the plans for repair and upkeep of these train lines; the plans for development of the station itself; the breakdown of the stages; the budget for this work; and when he expects the work to start. [5714/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to answer Questions Nos. 108 and 109 together.

The maintenance and development of the railway network including railway stations, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand from the company that, as part of its ongoing programme of works:

Track renewal and re-signalling works are currently underway at Limerick Junction to improve the efficiency of the Dublin-Cork InterCity mainline operations through the junction;

Tipperary Town station, which is on the Limerick Junction to Waterford regional line, is benefiting from ongoing track renewal works:

All Iarnród Éireann stations, including Limerick Junction and Tipperary Town station, are being upgraded to provide improved accessibility for all customers;

Limerick Junction is served by 10 trains per day to Dublin, 10 to Cork, 8 to Limerick and 4 to Waterford.

Tipperary Town station has 4 services a day each way to Waterford and Limerick Junction