If Limerick-Galway through services are cut, that means a big reduction in Galway-Athenry which might have an impact on loads there unless some of those services become Athlone-Galway when commuters lose their preferred inbound or outbound. Of course, that presumes those services are well patronised as they are but if works begin at Oranmore it makes sense to try and maximise the number of trains using it. As I have said before if Ardrahan, Craughwell or even Gort services are loading/disembarking in single digits they should be skipped if by so doing through services can be made quicker and more attractive.
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