In addition, capacity must be improved between Athenry and Galway Ceannt. Otherwise there will simply be no space for trains to/from Mayo into the city.

However, this must come with double tracking, line speed upgrades, and partial electrification. Otherwise we will end up in a similar situation to our Limerick service, packed to the gills and fighting for seats.

That's great! Email at: galwaycommutercoalition@gmail.com

There are hundreds of ways the state could approach this problem but the council and government will likely only pursue the one that doesn't work.