High price of petrol forces students onto the train

An increasing number of students attending third-level colleges in Limerick are opting for daily train commutes rather than car due to the spiralling cost of petrol.

High price of petrol forces students onto the train

Jim Gallivan, business development manager with Irish Rail at Colbert station, Limerick, said student business has grown by up to 100% on some services since the start of the academic year, with a marked increase on the Ennis-Limerick, Thurles-Limerick, and Limerick Junction-Limerick services.

Mr Gallivan said: “We decided to go with any student travel card last May.

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