Claremorris Chamber opposes Greenway on Western Rail Corridor

Claremorris Chamber oppose Greenway on Western Rail Corridor

Michael Commins

ANY proposals for the development of a Greenway on the Western Rail Corridor will be opposed by Claremorris Chamber. Many believe such a project would sound the death-knell for the restoration of future services on the railway line.
The Chamber says a decision to proceed with a Greenway development on the Western Rail Corridor would be “short-sighted, given the mistakes made in the past of removing tram rail lines from our cities.”
Chamber members have welcomed the news that substantial cost savings can now be made on the previous projected figure for rebuilding the Galway-Tuam commuter railway and the potential to rebuild the Galway-Mayo railway as a strategic freight corridor with future passenger potential.
“The positive developments taking place with the planned rebuilding of the rail line from Limerick to Foynes port now provide a solid business case to rebuild the Galway-Mayo rail line, given the high volumes of rail freight being exported from County Mayo,” says a spokesperson for the Chamber.
They also feel the time is right for some advance planning for a future rail link to Knock Airport because of the importance of the airport to the region. “Difficult economic times require long term strategic vision in order to place Ireland on a path to recovery,” concludes the statement.