Shane Ross rules out closing rail lines in near term

Former minister Alan Kelly has been accused of backing “trophy projects” in his own constituency amid a row over a local railway line.

Shane Ross rules out closing rail lines in near term
Thu, 17 Nov, 2016 - 00:00
Elaine Loughlin

It comes after the Labour TD defended the Limerick to Ballybrophy rail line, which receives a subvention of over €550 per passenger, a report has revealed.

Transport Minister Shane Ross has since ruled out closing rail routes in the immediate future.

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