Waterford transport networks ‘are secure’

WATERFORD’S rail and air links are secure and progress on the long-awaited motorway is proceeding at pace, Transport Minister Seamus Brennan has confirmed.

A replacement carrier to take up business generated by Euroceltic airlines which withdrew its service last year will be announced within weeks and there is absolutely no threat to the rail link with Rosslare. In fact, the government plans to invest €5 million improving the transport infrastructure of the region, the minister told business leaders gathered in Waterford yesterday.

No rail lines anywhere in the country will close but local businesses and enterprise groups must do what they can to help develop passenger through-put, the Minister told Waterford Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders from the south east yesterday.