Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
787. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase capacity on commuter trains from all regions surrounding Dublin; if he has satisfied himself that Irish Rail is utilising its full complement of rolling stock at peak times; his plans to increase the amount of rolling stock available to Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11600/17]
View answerThe day-to-day operation of the heavy rail network, including capacity issues and rolling stock requirements and utilisation, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand that Iarnród Éireann is currently considering future fleet requirements and my Department is liaising with the company in that regard in the context of the mid-term review of the Capital Plan.
In light of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility for the operation of the heavy rail network, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for a more detailed reply in relation to capacity and fleet utilisation. Please advise my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
