New funding to cut journey times on Cork to Dublin rail line by 8 to 10 minutes

The funding will also “enhance the climate resilience of the rail network” and will see minor upgrades to the Limerick Junction/Waterford line

The Government has announced that €91.5m will be spent on improving the Cork to Dublin line.. Picture: Dan LInehan

Improvements to the Cork Dublin railway line will cut journey times by eight to 10 minutes.

It comes as the Government approved additional funding of €94.5m for the heavy rail network.