Iarnród Éireann to enhance capacity on Limerick-Ennis rail services

IARNRÓD Éireann have confirmed they intend to enhance capacity on rail services on the Limerick-Ennis line.

The rail service operator said it is seeking to invest €300,000 in 2023 and a further €400,000 in 2024 to produce studies and commence a design process to enhance capacity between the Clare County capital town and Colbert Station in Limerick City.

The company said the investment is subject to funding and the project successfully progressing through the various approvals.

The statement came in response to a Parliamentary Question from Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara, who welcomed "the steps being taken by Iarnród Éireann to further enhance capacity on this vitally important rail connection, which had shown significant growth pre-Covid."

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"Investing in and expanding sustainable transport across Ireland will be key to the Government achieving its stated ambition of reducing car use by 20% by 2030 and for half of all journeys to be made on foot, bicycle, or public transport. Significant investment must be made in rail services between Ennis and Limerick City, including the reduction in the journey time and expanding the frequency of daily services," he said.