SIPTU says rail closures would cost 600 jobs

SIPTU is warning that 600 jobs will be lost if a proposal by Irish Rail to close a number of freight lines is carried out.

SIPTU says rail closures would cost 600 jobs
Thu, 31 Oct, 2002 - 19:18

SIPTU is warning that 600 jobs will be lost if a proposal by Irish Rail to close a number of freight lines is carried out.

The company wants to close railway lines between Rosslare and Wexford, Waterford and Limerick Junction and Limerick and Ballybrophy.

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