Mayo train lines part of national Garda anti-social crackdown

Irish Rail and an Garda Síóchána are conducting a day of higher engagement on Mayo trains as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour on the railways.

The initiative, titled Operation 'Twin Tracks', will see Gardaí in higher visibility on trains across the county and beyond in order to help crime prevention and ensure public safety for commuters and staff alike.

The initiative will be in effect at Ballyhaunis, Claremorris, Manulla Junction, Foxford, Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport Stations.

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries, Garda National Community Engagement, spoke on the potential influence of the initiative.

"An Garda Síochána, as part of Operation Twin Tracks, encourages and supports this ongoing opportunity to engage positively with the users of public transport, Iarnród Éireann, Transdev Ireland (LUAS) and the NTA," she stated.

"This engagement day affords An Garda Síochána the opportunity to maintain a visible presence on board these services while encouraging security and safety on board, while preventing and detecting anti-social behaviour.”