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We all are faced with the challenge of rational energy usage. Even with the best will in the world people going and coming from Ireland will have to rely primarily on air transport. However, development of rail transport within Ireland is vital to reduce road traffic and internal air traffic and consequent fuel use.
Our capital city, Dublin sits on the East coast, yet virtually all trains begin and end in Dublin. I live in the south west of Ireland. If I want to travel north by train I must travel east to Dublin, then west to my destination.
Ireland urgently needs a Western Corridor rail line to link the towns and cities along the west coast.
Until this is done we needn't bother asking people to leave their cars at home.
The other area of growth in rail transport is commuter transport. We are building satellite towns with new roads linking them to the city. Why are rail lines not being laid at the same time along these roads? This would seem to be the most cost effective approach. Where commuter lines exist people use them. Even if priced competitively, these commuter lines whether public or private would be profitable."@en1
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