The long-awaited reopening of the Western Rail Corridor between Claremorris and Athenry could be delivered “in three years” if there were no funding constraints, according to Iarnród Éireann CEO Mary Considine.
Speaking at the latest meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport, Ms Considine told members that Irish Rail is looking “at the end of this decade to at least have construction well underway.”
Ms Considine informed the committee that early-stage work has begun and that the route and design feasibility are already being examined by a dedicated team. However, she acknowledged that the lack of a specific funding stream is an issue.
