Renewed calls for urgent investment in Western Rail Corridor

There are further calls the Western Rail Corridor all the way from Sligo to Galway to be regarded as critical infrastructure that requires urgent government investment.It comes following confirmation from Sligo County Council in recent weeks that the proposed greenway project on the line has been shelved.Meanwhile, Irish Rail has previously indicated that it is preserving the rail line between Collooney and Clairemorris for future rail development.Sinn Fein Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says while this creates the opportunity for major economic development and connectivity in the region, Government funding is key: