Brian O'Shea
Question:349 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport his proposals in regard to rail freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5023/05]
View answerTuesday, 15 February 2005
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It is my policy that Iarnród Éireann should remain in the rail freight business and I am aware that the company has made great strides in restructuring this element of its operations. As part of an overall plan to address its difficult financial position, Iarnród Éireann is undertaking a restructuring of its rail freight business. Its strategy is to develop the profitable traffic it already has, such as bulk freight and trainload traffic, and reshape the loss- making container business.
I understand the company is in negotiation with prospective customers and continues to examine new sources of business, all of which will serve to reduce the impact of freight on the road network.