The Transport Minister insists the development of a rail stop at Crusheen is still on track, but construction could still be a year away.
It comes amid fears that the project has stalled again as Iranrod Eireann remains in negotiations with a third party developer over funding contributions.
Planning permission was granted for the new station on the Ennis to Galway route last June, but work has yet to commence.
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The delay over Crusheen comes as Irish Rail conceeds passenger numbers on Clare Galway rail line are lower than forcast.
But Minister Varadkar belives that the development of stations like Crusheen and Oranmore will boost the figures
