TSSA welcomes All-Island Strategic Rail Review

TSSA today gave its support to the All-Island Strategic Rail Review published jointly by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Stormont’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd.

The report sets out 32 strategic recommendations for expansions and enhancements of the rail system in Ireland and Northern Ireland, including increasing rail capacity, speeds and frequency of service, electrification, and the construction of new rail lines.

TSSA General Secretary Maryam Eslamdoust said, “TSSA welcomes the investment in rail infrastructure recommended in this review.  Increasing rail capacity can only help grow passenger numbers and support Ireland and Northern Ireland’s progress towards developing a green economy.

“Any investment in infrastructure should be accompanied by investing in the existing and future workforce to build a railway across Ireland which is fit for the future".