Irish Rail plans to double Dublin-Cork train services, improving access for Thurles

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Irish Rail plans to double Dublin-Cork train services at peak hours within five years, making Thurles as accessible as Greystones. This initiative aims to shorten journey times to under two hours within a decade, with half-hourly services planned for the Dublin-Cork route soon. The improvements are part of a broader €5.2 million study for nationwide rail upgrades, including potential electrification and a €35-€37 billion investment.


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