MEP calls Waterford train arrival 'bizarre' in call for more time
MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has written to Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority requesting a route that would arrive before 9am.
MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has written to Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority requesting an early morning train on the Heuston to Waterford route.
The requested route is to ensure students and workers can arrive in Waterford before 9am.
The MEP and EU Transport Committee member described the current arrival time of 9:45am as “bizarre” and there was enough demand to justify the investment.
An online petition has also been launched and has 354 signatures so far.
Ms Ní Mhurchú said that her constituents raise this issue.
Ní Mhurchú cautioned that Ireland is potentially facing billions in EU fines unless the 2030 climate targets are met.
“Getting people out of their cars and onto the train is a key part of our strategy to reduce emissions in advance of 2030,” said Ms Ní Mhurchú.
