Róisín Shortall
Ceist:533 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the investment which has been made on the Limerick-Ballybrophy rail line in the past five years; and the results of that investment. [25133/03]
Written Answers. - Rail Network.
I am informed by Irish Rail that the investment in the Limerick Junction to Ballybrophy line over the last five years is as follows:
|
€ |
|
|
1998 |
284,552 |
|
1999 |
122,095 |
|
2000 |
354,935 |
|
2001 |
499,327 |
|
2002 |
874,342 |
The investment was predominantly on upgrading rails and sleepers at critical locations to ensure safe operations. The effect of this expenditure is that the line is maintained to the required safety standards.