Peter Burke
Ceist:172. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans regarding public transport in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31451/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 16 June 2022
Ceisteanna (172)
Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy may be aware, the Strategic Rail Review is considering the future development of the rail network in Ireland. The Review, which is ongoing and for which Arup Consultants have been appointed, is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
The Strategic Rail Review will review the rail network with regard to the following ambitions: improving sustainable connectivity between the major cities (including the potential for high-/higher speed), enhancing regional accessibility, supporting balanced regional development, rail connectivity to our international gateways and improved connectivity to the North West.
The Review will consider the potential scope for improved rail services and infrastructure along the various existing, or future potential, corridors of the network including disused and closed lines. The Sligo to Connolly route, along the Mullingar line, is being considered within this scope.
This review will provide a framework to develop an improved rail network in the years ahead and I look forward to its completion and the final report which is expected in Quarter 4 this year.