Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021
224. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed a copy of the report by a person (details supplied) relating to the development of the western rail corridor; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43219/21]
View answerAs the Deputy will know, I stated my commitment to conduct a Strategic Rail Review, which has recently commenced. It will strategically review the rail network on the island of Ireland in relation to improving sustainable connectivity between the major cities, enhancing regional accessibility and balanced regional development and also consider rail connectivity to our international gateways, with the latter considering the role of rail freight.
The Review will also consider the potential scope for improved rail services along the various existing, or future potential, corridors of the network and that scope will certainly include the potential afforded by disused and closed lines such as the Western Rail Corridor.
