Rosslare to Waterford Railway
It is very strange that this line which has survived during the time when railways were unpopular during the mad growth of car ownership. Now when countries around the World are appreciating the value of rail transport and its green credentials that this line should be closing now. The one train each way is a completly inadequate service and hardly going to encourage people to leave their cars at home. A service must be at times when people need it!! Why is it not possible to run a more regular service as a trail to see if there is a public demand as has happened on the Western Corridor Rail line. If the route closed and heaven forbid the track was lifted it would take millions of Euros to reinstate the route. Look how much it has cost to relay the mothballed Ennis to Athenry Railway. (Money well spent however!!) Lets hope for the reopening to Tuam and Claremorris as soon as possible and dare I hope Sligo. How about a Rosslare - Limerick Sothern Rail Corridor. If all else fails how about it (Rosslare to Waterford) becoming a heritage like The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and West Somerset Railway etc, in England. Why is there no major heritage line in Ireland? Look at the number of tourists attracted by these railways especially the historic nature of the Rosslare - Waterford railway. Come on Iarnrod Eireann wake up and smell the coffee!!
|