Galway Bay FM News Archives
IARNROD EIREANN DEFENDS COMMUTER NUMBERS ON WESTERN RAIL CORRIDOR
Date Published: 04-Sep-2012
Iarnrod Eireann says the Western Rail Corridor is not in crisis and says it’s committed to boosting the number of journey times on the Galway to Limerick line following a summer travel peak.
It’s to introduce free car parking at Craughwell, Ardrahan and Gort railway stations from next Monday until the end of the year, as part of the initiative.
The promotional campaign will also see a student commuter ticket offering and the implementation of free Wi-Fi on ALL services.
The group says that although numbers did not reach initial business case targets set in 2007, it’s now 5 to 7 percent ahead overall for 2012.
90 thousand journeys were made from the Athenry to Galway portion of the line in the first year of its operation from March to December 2010.
This was followed by 123 thousand journeys in 2011 and 71 thousand in the first seven months of this year.
Barry Kenny is spokesperson for Iarnrod Eireann and says the original figures forecast were based on regional development which then stalled.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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