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To: Minister Darragh O'Brien, Minister Sean Canney, National Transport Authority, Iarnród Éireann
Save the 6.50am train & fund a bus service for Athenry
Following the loss of the privately-operated bus service between Athenry and Galway in September 2024, the people of Athenry were promised a new PSO bus service to Galway. Over 18 months later no progress has been made, and the NTA have stated there is no Government funding in place to implement a new service.
Furthermore, Iarnród Éireann have stated that no funding is in place to maintain the 6.50am train from Athenry to Galway beyond August of this year.
Bus and rail services are critical for people who have work, education and other commitments in Galway City and the lack of services at peak times is having a detrimental impact on commuters. This is unacceptable.
We, the people of Athenry, demand funding for these essential services:
1. The continuation of the 6.50am train service beyond August
2. Implementation of the promised bus service between Athenry and Galway City.
Furthermore, Iarnród Éireann have stated that no funding is in place to maintain the 6.50am train from Athenry to Galway beyond August of this year.
Bus and rail services are critical for people who have work, education and other commitments in Galway City and the lack of services at peak times is having a detrimental impact on commuters. This is unacceptable.
We, the people of Athenry, demand funding for these essential services:
1. The continuation of the 6.50am train service beyond August
2. Implementation of the promised bus service between Athenry and Galway City.
Why is this important?
Athenry is a growing community and the demand for reliable, early-morning public transport is clear.
Existing servcies are under enormous strain. Trains are often overcrowded to dangerous levels. Athenry desperately needs more services, not cuts.
Funding these essential services will allow more people to use public transport and reduce reliance on cars, in line with the Government's environmental goals. At a time of global fuel crisis, public transport must be accessible, affordable and a reliable alternative for commuters.
We will not accept Athenry's transport needs being ignored and neglected by Government and the relevant transport authorities. We demand that funding is provided for these essential services.
Existing servcies are under enormous strain. Trains are often overcrowded to dangerous levels. Athenry desperately needs more services, not cuts.
Funding these essential services will allow more people to use public transport and reduce reliance on cars, in line with the Government's environmental goals. At a time of global fuel crisis, public transport must be accessible, affordable and a reliable alternative for commuters.
We will not accept Athenry's transport needs being ignored and neglected by Government and the relevant transport authorities. We demand that funding is provided for these essential services.