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[Article] Senior citizens to get free travel on Luas

  • 01-06-2004 8:30pm
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    Victor
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    http://www.breakingnews.ie/2004/06/01/story150391.html
    Senior citizens to get free travel on Luas
    01/06/2004 - 17:51:01

    Senior citizens will be able to avail of free travel on the new Luas tram line, it was confirmed tonight.

    The current public transport travel scheme for pensioners will be extended to the new light rail line when it comes on track.

    The Railway Procurement Agency, which oversees the multi-million euro Luas network, said the travel would include those over 66 who are already allowed go without charge on state bus and rail services.

    The details on the time of day people can avail of free travel or exactly who is covered under the free-travel scheme, which is overseen by the Department of Social and Family Affairs, are not finalised.

    Trams are making practice runs on the Sandyford to St Stephen’s Green line which is supposed to be opening to customers at the end of next month.

    “I understand specific details have yet to be finalised as to the time of day, similar to that which currently operates for buses and DART, when free travel is applicable but I am confident the Luas free travel scheme will be just as successful,” said Eoin Ryan, chair of the Dail Transport Committee.

    “It is only right that those who may remember what it was like to travel on trams are now able to enjoy the modern day version for free,”

    The outlined fares stand at €2 one-way, €3.80 return, €1.30 minimum and 80 cent for children.

    The track from Tallaght to Connolly Station is next in line to open to passengers in August next.


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  • #2
    Victor
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    Trams are making practice runs on the Sandyford to St Stephen’s Green line which is supposed to be opening to customers at the end of next month.
    By "next month" I hope they mean June.


  • #3
    Steve Conway
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    Saturday 26th June is the intended opening date - some possibility that it will be pushed back to Wednesday 30th June, because An Taoiseach would not have the free time to attend and get covered in glory on the 26th, due to the Bush visit.


  • #4
    Victor
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    http://www.rte.ie/news/2004/0611/luas.html
    Pensioners to get free travel on Luas

    11 June 2004 19:42
    The Railway Procurement Agency has confirmed that old age pensioners will be able to travel free of charge on Dublin's new Luas system at all times.

    The new light rail system will begin operating at the end of this month.

    An RPA spokesman made the announcement as Luas chiefs held a safety demonstration for the public in the centre of Dublin.


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