A Northern Irish public transport service dubbed “The luas on wheels” has been proposed as a cost effective alternative to the Shannon Rail Link.
The ‘Glider’ which is a rapid transit intercity bus system, with a light tram design and capacity for over 100 passengers in a single carriage, was first rolled out in Belfast in 2018 at a cost of €120m.
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Although the Government has set a target of providing rail connectivity to Shannon Airport by 2030, a delegation of elected representatives and officials are expected to visit Belfast to test the Glider’s feasibility.
Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Begley is confident it can work here.
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