Written answers

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Rail Network

Photo of Ciarán CannonCiarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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128. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has commenced a feasibility study on the double tracking of the rail line connecting Athenry to Galway city; and if not, when he expects to do so. [44743/20]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is funding a feasibility study in relation to service capacity on the Athenry to Galway corridor. The study will assess the optimal solution to increase frequency/capacity between Galway and Athenry on the Galway line.

I am informed that the tender process launched late last year and contracts will be awarded next month, with the study expected to conclude by Q3. The study is likely to identify a significant package of works to improve this section of rail line.

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