City gets rail and road pledge as airport lines up new service

CONCERNS about Waterford’s future as a gateway city eased last night as airport bosses said they hope to have a new service for passengers within weeks and business leaders were assured of continued transport links.

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan said there will be no rail closures in the region and pledged that the long-awaited M9 motorway to Dublin will be completed before 2007. He also said the Government supports the regional airport.

The commitments were given in a meeting with Mr Brennan, and Environment Minister, Martin Cullen, yesterday evening.