Plans underway to keep Barrow Railway Bridge permanently open
eeping the Barrow Bridge permanently open will damage the chances of reopening the Waterford/Wexford rail line.
That’s the view of campaign group South East On Track who are calling on the Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to abandon the proposed changes.
Troubled waters over decision to leave Barrow Bridge open
Campaign group South East On Track has been calling on the Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to abandon the proposed changes which, they feared, would see the bridge left permanently open; exposing the heritage landmark to potential damage.
Waterford-Wexford Line confirmed for All-Island Strategic Rail Review
THE Waterford to Wexford rail link will feature in the pending all-island Strategic Rail Review, it has been confirmed.
TRANSPORT MINISTER: WE MUST EXAMIME OUR REGIONAL RAIL LINKS
“It is not just the N24 we need to look at but we must look at what to do with the rail line from Wexford to Waterford and Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Tipperary Town, Bansha and upwards.”
Business Case Study on Wexford/Waterford Rail Line Submitted to NDP
A Wexford/Waterford Rail Line could accommodate up to 575 thousand trips annually if it was put back into commission.
Business Case for the Wexford Waterford Rail Link
This is an opportunity to put decent, reliable public transport at the heart of these planned developments.
It's 'now or never' for Wexford to Waterford rail line
As with most things, timing is everything, With Rosslare Europort now thriving, the group believe that the potential for freight is huge.
Strong Case Made to Re-Open Wexford-Waterford Railway
“…there appeared to be little will within Irish rail to make the line viable. In fact, it appeared as though the powers that be did everything they could to make the line unattractive to passengers.”
Calls for Iarnród Éireann to overhaul Wexford services
“We’re not asking for much, just a carriage or two would do the job.”
Battle of the Railways in Ireland’s South East
South East on Track argues the route was far too scarce to offer a real choice for commuters to Wexford and Waterford.
Dáil Éireann Debate - October 6 2020
The Future of the Rosslare-Waterford Rail Line and the National Transport Authority.
Ó CATHASAIGH: RE-OPENING WATERFORD TO ROSSLARE RAIL LINK “MAKES SENSE”
“Heavy rail infrastructure is too valuable to be replaced by a greenway, particularly in light of Brexit…”