Commuting on track to become an election issue

IN THE void left by silent politicians, grassroots commuter groups are forming en-masse in an effort to harness support for improved rail services and standards.

The proactive campaigns of lobbying groups such as Meath on Track, Kildare Rail Users’ Group (KRUG) and Newbridge Rail Group (NRG) are fuelled by the daily anecdotes of frustrated commuters.

Their pre-election rallying has aimed to impress upon politicians that commuting has become a defining issue in the lives of thousands.