Michael Ring
Question:182 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the plans, if any, the Government has to upgrade the train service from Dublin to Westport, County Mayo. [17721/95]
Written Answers. - Dublin-Westport Train Service.
Under the National Development Plan covering the period 1994-99, total investment in the mainline rail network will amount to approximately £275 million. The investment will be focused on track renewal (£123m), modern signalling systems (£27m) and rolling stock (£125m) in accordance with the overall policy framework set out in the Operational Programme for Transport. All major lines on the inter-urban mainline railway network, including the Dublin to Westport rail line, are included in the proposed investment programme. Projects approved for investment will be undertaken within the period 1994-99.