Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2004
162 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the need for extra rolling stock to meet the commuter needs of the north Kildare towns of Maynooth, Kilcock, Leixlip, Confey, Celbridge and Naas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25954/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to responding to the needs of commuters in the north Kildare towns referred to and continues to provide funding for Irish Rail for investment in new rolling stock and other necessary resources.
Irish Rail has informed me that the 2004 commuter timetable was significantly enhanced with the introduction of the 80 new diesel railcars. This facilitated an increase in train size, the provision of additional services and the replacement of all old rolling stock on commuter services. Additional service enhancements for commuters are currently being planned by Irish Rail and these will be publicised in the December 2004 timetable. Furthermore, 36 additional new railcars will be introduced during 2005. These will primarily be deployed on the Maynooth-Sligo line, giving increased capacity and frequency for all commuter and longer distance users along the line.
