Rail lines ‘should be expanded not closed’

RAILWAY lines threatened with closure by Iarnród Éireann are to be saved by recommendations contained in a major review of the country’s rail services.

Rail lines ‘should be expanded not closed’
Mon, 03 Feb, 2003 - 00:00
Carl O’Brien, Political Correspondent

The 20-year blueprint for the development of railways, commissioned by Transport Minister Seamus Brennan, says current lines should be saved and services in urban areas expanded.

Among its recommendations are:

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