Cork-Midleton-Youghal train line reopening not ruled out by Irish Rail

Iarnród Éireann project manager says land set aside for the greenway is wide enough to accommodate a railway line or bus corridor

Iarnród Éireann has been steadily upgrading the train lines to the east of Cork City, with frequent trains to Cobh and Midleton. The latter line reopened in 2009, but the railway company has yet to commit to reopen the link to Youghal.

The reopening of the Midleton-Youghal railway line, or its use as a future rapid bus corridor, has not been ruled out, according to a senior Irish Rail official.

Irish Rail project manager AJ Cronin said the width of the original land which was set aside when the railway was constructed is sufficient to build a twin track alongside the greenway which is currently being developed.