BUSINESS leaders have called on the Transport Minister to intervene in a dispute that has resulted in an unofficial picket holding up work on the €105 million Cork-Midleton commuter rail line.

Train drivers unions and management will enter talks tomorrow in a bid to resolve an unofficial work stoppage which has left thousands of passengers stranded.

THE Western Rail Corridor is to become a reality under the Government’s 10 year transport plan.

Widespread disruption was expected on public transport today as union members staged a four-hour strike across Ireland.

Bus and rail services across Ireland came to a standstill today as workers demonstrated over a decision to break up state transport company CIE.

Major traffic disruption was expected across Ireland today as rail and bus workers protested at plans to break up CIE.