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IRISH RAIL TO INVESTIGATE FIRE ON GALWAY TO DUBLIN TRAIN
Date Published: 25-Nov-2008
Iarnród Éireann is to carry out an investigation into the cause of a fire which resulted in the evacuation of the train from Galway to Dublin this morning.
Smoke was spotted coming from beneath one of the carriages as the train was leaving Tullamore train station shortly before half past nine.
It’s understood there was an external fire in the engine department of the train and officials say there was no threat to passengers.
The fire was extinguished by the train driver but then a fault occurred with the braking system and the train could not be moved.
Rail crews carried out diagnostic tests and a maintenance crew managed to get the train into the platform at Tullamore after about an hour and a half.
Passengers on board were transferred onto another train coming from Westport, which brought them to Dublin.
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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