Ministers on both sides of the border have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing all-island rail.
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan have met to progress the next steps on the all-island Strategic Rail Review.
Minister Mallon and Minister Ryan met yesterday with the consultants at ARUP following the closure of the public consultation phase of the All Island Strategic Rail Review during which over 7,000 responses were received to hear the out-workings of the consultation, to understand the views of the public and stakeholders and to ensure that their priorities are a focal point of the Review as it moves forward
Minister Eamon Ryan says he is delighted with the progress of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review.
He says the public response shows the importance of rail for regional accessibility and demonstrates wide support for sustainable public transport.
The public and stakeholders’ ambitions for the future of passenger and freight rail transport will play a significant role in the future work of the Review Minister Ryan says, informing concepts to enhance the rail network and, in doing so, enhance connectivity, drive decarbonisation and support sustainable social and economic development.
