New rail lines planned in Limerick transport network overhaul

Plans for additional stations at Moyross and Ballysimon, more frequent services on the Ennis and Ballybrophy line, and an upgrade of Colbert Station

The revised draft Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) was released on Tuesday. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Limerick is set for an overhaul of its rail network under plans unveiled by the National Transport Authority (NTA), with a new route to Shannon proposed.

The revised draft Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) was released on Tuesday.