Cullen to give green light to railway ‘next week’

TRANSPORT Minister Martin Cullen last night indicated he would finally give the go-ahead to the East Cork commuter rail project next week.

If so, it will end a period of intense frustration for residents and businesses in the region.

The €138 million project will provide a commuter rail service from Mallow to Midleton via Cork city. The key element of the project involves the re-opening of the railway line between Midleton and Glounthane.