Construction to commence on reopening of Limerick to Foynes freight rail link

Iarnród Éireann chief executive Jim Meade and chief executive of Shannon Foynes Port Company Pat Keating at the unloading of rail destined for the Foynes to Limerick Rail line. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22
It's full steam ahead for renovation of the Limerick to Foynes rail line, with phase one set to commence in the coming weeks.
The project, which is funded by the Department of Transport, will see the 42km stretch of railway between Limerick and Foynes transformed for freight services.