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IE may close Waterford-Rosslare rail line

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  • #2
    Bards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,814 ✭✭✭Bards


    sunnysoutheast wrote: »
    Not sure if people have seen this?

    http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0312/rail1.html

    It's been a slow death by a thousand cuts, but what a waste of an asset if it does close.

    SSE

    discussed in depth over in Infrastructure

    Lines that are not performing for IR should be given to private operators to run.


  • #3
    anplaya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭anplaya


    sunnysoutheast wrote: »
    Not sure if people have seen this?

    http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0312/rail1.html

    It's been a slow death by a thousand cuts, but what a waste of an asset if it does close.

    SSE

    i wouldnt really know many people whove used it,maybe thats why?no business?


  • #4
    Mocrie14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭Mocrie14


    Will there be any service between wexford and waterford at all?


  • #5
    danjo-xx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭danjo-xx


    just leading on from this.....do many ppl use the Waterford to Limerick line?


  • #6
    steamengine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭steamengine


    sunnysoutheast wrote: »
    Not sure if people have seen this?

    http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0312/rail1.html

    It's been a slow death by a thousand cuts, but what a waste of an asset if it does close.

    SSE

    +1...........Just to let you know, there is a current in depth discussion taking place on the Commuting and Transport forum presently.


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  • #7
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    The closure of this is more than just just closing a regional railway line. It is a kick in the face for much needed tourism in Waterford city and surrounding counties.

    It is Ironic that the Western Rail Corridor is about to be launched at the end of this month which is about the same time as the death knell of this route. This is only the start of it, Waterford to Limerick junction looks it could be next for the chop.

    Suggestions have been put foreword for a line to run from Wexford Via Rosslare to waterford and then on through Limerick and connect with the WRC, these propositions have fallen on deaf ears as IE seem hell bent on running this line into the ground so t will never fall into the hands of private ownership..

    The closure of this line will have a dramatic effect on the rail map of the South East of Ireland. Look how sparse the rail map is after the closure of these lines.

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    Busses are no substitute for rail lines, tourists favour trains because they are not cramped, they can walk around, enjoy a buffet, transport bicycles without hassle. There is also the prospect of running speciality and tourist trains on this line to subsidies maintenance costs and further enhance tourism..

    People with property, houses and hotels along these lines will soon see their properties devalue as the lines fall into decay and tracks are ripped up. We have learned from our history books once a line has stopped it is very very costly to replace.

    Currently the line is very poorly advertised, feeder services are practically non existent, time tables are are out of sync with other services so its no wonder that this line is unprofitable.


  • #8
    Judgement Day
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,549 ✭✭✭✭Judgement Day


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055851547

    Some of you on the Waterford forum may not be aware of this thread in the C&T forum. It needs your support as much as the retention of the 24 hour Air Sea rescue helicopter service. :)


  • #9
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


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