The Ennis to Athenry train route could be in danger of closing, as part of money-saving efforts by Iarnróid Éireann.
The company has again called the future of the line into question, as it continues to deal with financial difficulties.
Clare FM’s Gavin Grace reports:
The transport company has told the Labour Court it’s in a ‘perilous financial situation’ and needs to make significant changes to stay afloat.
It’s also dealing with pay claims on behalf of staff – unions want an extra 3.75 per cent but the transport company has told the Labour Court it may need to cut four routes to stay afloat.
The Irish Independent reports these changes will include axing four rail routes, among them the Ennis to Athenry rail line.
Irish Rail says the closure of these lines could save around 17.6 million euro per year, with 2.8 million coming from the closure of the Ennis-Athenry line.
The Irish Independent says it’s seen the document which sets out how bad the books are and what potentially could be done about them.
It’s still unclear what exactly will happen but Irish Rail says one thing is certain – forcing it to up its wage bill would result in ‘immediate financial crisis’.
