Depot closure could cost Iarnród Éireann millions

IARNRÓD ÉIREANN could lose millions of euro in business following next week’s closure of its North Wall container depot in Dublin.

Haulage firms are expected to compete for existing rail freight customers, despite Iarnród Éireann’s offer to provide them with an alternative road service.

However, Iarnród Éireann yesterday declined to reveal the value of the freight services which are being transferred to road for commercial reasons.