West On Track believes an increase in rail freight services will have major economic benefits for Clare.
It comes as works are ongoing to develop a rail freight corridor that would connect the South-East to the West Coast via Foynes Port, passing through the Banner county under Ianróid Eireann’s Rail Freight Strategy for 2040.
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Just 1% of Ireland’s freight is currently transported by rail and Ianróid Eireann claim those services are already saving 29,000 lorry journeys per annum.
Colman Ó Raghallaigh from West On Track believes the provision of the route will afford businesses in Clare accessibilty to a wider range of markets.
