Report urges major overhaul of Galway-Limerick rail route

Faster, earlier, and more reliable rail services are needed on the line between Limerick and Galway to maximise the potential of the route, according to a report prepared for the National Transport Authority.

The study on the Western Rail Corridor, which has been seen by the Irish Examiner, criticises existing rail timetables between the cities as confusing, restricted, and “less than satisfactory”.

“The current service offering on the route is unattractive to many people as it is slow, infrequent, and costly, in particular when compared to other modes of travel, especially car and bus,” the report states.