Limericks Best Kept Secret 'Our Extensive Rail Network'

Posted on April 13, 2010 at 08:51 AM

Unlike other large urban centres such as our neighbours in Cork, Limerick has an impressive rail network that is under used and offers significant potential for commuter use as we continue to encourage people to switch to smarter forms of travel.

Only last week I travelled on the new rail service between Limerick and Galway and to date I believe that passenger numbers are exceeding expectations. This weekend we hold our 65th Labour Party conference in Galway and again I will travel by train now that the service is available as an alternative mode of transport.

There is considerable debate taking place in limerick regarding the merits or otherwise of introducing Bus Lanes, and while they have a role to play in any large urban centre, I believe that not enough consideration is ben given to the opportunities that are rail network offers.

There is a study being completed presently by consultants entitles MWASP which is due for publcation later this year, and I am hoping that their overview of all pblic transport options will identify rail as a key option for potential as we develop further local infrastructure.

My Labour Party colleagues on the local authorities continue to campagn for the protection of unused rail lines so as to prevent their distruction by road obsessed engineers in other agencies.

Let me know your views which will help in formulating policy for sustainable transport options.

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