Home owners on air with rail

AFTER many years of campaigning and numerous promises by politicians, passenger services have been reinstated on the Cork to Midleton railway line after a gap of over 20 years — making Midleton and Carrigtwohill an easy commute for property owners.

And, thanks to the provision of park and ride facilities, residents in a large catchment area can avail of hassle-free public transport.

Services began on the €75 million line on Thursday, July 30. The new section of the route consists of 10.5 kilometres of new, continuously welded track laid to the highest main-line standards, allowing for a maximum speed on the line of 100km/h.