April 2008 – Extra Carriages bring Extra Capacity on Maynooth Line says Brady

The Maynooth Line at peak times is now almost completed serviced by eight carriages according to Deputy Brady who raised the issue with Iarnrod Eireann last week. Some of the services on the Line were only serviced by four carriages.

'Extra carriages, following the introduction of the new carriages on the Sligo Line, were allocated to the Maynooth line earlier this year. I was anxious that they would be put into service on the Maynooth Line as soon as possible.' stated Deputy Brady.

'I was informed by Iarnrod Eireann that, six out of the seven sets of rail cars serving the Maynooth Line are now eight carriages. The extra four carriages can carry an extra 600 passengers which should assist at peak times.'

'However, we must still keep the pressure on to ensure that we continue to increase the capacity on the line, through resignalling and improving the line. Iarnrod Eireann are making progress and we must continue to ensure that public transport becomes more attractive for our commuters.' concluded Deputy Brady.

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