Concerns over future of Irish Rail with fears that parts of network may close

Concerns are being raised for the future of Irish rail.

A report on Iarnród Éireann says it stands to lose about €11 million this year and parts of the network face closure without more funding.

The article suggests that only the Dart, Dublin and Cork commuter routes and the inter-city services from Dublin to Cork, Belfast and Limerick would be left.

It’s not clear what will happen to the routes that service Carlow and Kilkenny, such as the Dublin to Waterford train.

The National Transport Authority claims the report was prepared before the spending increases announced in the new Budget.