Appeal for extra morning rail service for Mayo passengers

A Mayo Oireachtas member has complimented Iarnród Éireann on a tremendous service throughout the length and breadth of the country "which is improving daily."

But Senator Paddy Burke cited the need for an extra service for the western line - from Heuston Station to Westport and Ballina, in the morning.

He elaborated: "There is no service between 7 a.m. and 12.45 p.m., from Dublin to Westport or Ballina and we are looking for an extra service in that regard.

"We are also looking for extra carriages on some of the existing services that are overcrowded most of the time.

"There is a huge increase in the number of people using the rail services, and the bus services.

"Since the cost of travelling by train and by bus was reduced, there is a huge increase in the use of public transport. It is great to see it.

"But we need an extra service in the morning, from approximately 10 a.m., 10.30 a.m. or whatever.

"A new service was provided recently at 7.30 p.m., which is very welcome. The service is improving all the time, but we are looking for an additional service in the morning."