Iranród Eireann has renewed calls for a multi agency approach to resolving flooding problems near Newmarket on Fergus, following the re-opening of the rail line at Ballycar.
Normal services have resumed on the Ennis to Limerick line as flood waters subsided following months of disruption and bus transfers for commuters, but concerns have been expressed that the threat of future floods will make the route a seasonal service only.
Iranród Eireann says it’s committed to sorting out the flooding problems at Ballycar, but only if Clare County Council and the OPW contribute to flood prevention works.
Spokesperson Barry Kenny says the company will be happy to meet with the county council to discuss the problem but isn’t aware of an invitation yet
Meanwhile the re-opening of the Ennis to Limerick line has allowed driver training to resume on the new Western Rail Corridor, with the full line from Ennis to Athenry to be open by March.
The 106.5 million project includes new stations at Sixmilebridge, Gort, Ardrahan and Craughwell, but locals in Crusheen are still annoyed that the rail line will simply pass them by.
Barry Kenny of Iranród Eireann says they’re still considering a stop for Crusheen in future, but private funding will be needed to see the new station go ahead.
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