Its 41.98 to Cork by train.
The problem here is the Indo hasn't checked its facts, yes numbers are down, but down from a crazy high. In boom time 10% per annum increases in numbers were routine and passenger comfort was very much a secondary consideration. Yes 2007 vs 2011 its about 20% but 2010-2011 its more or less stable, so this story is way behind the curve.
Passenger numbers today on most routes are still well above 10 years ago, and some routes, Sligo and Westport have seen growth even in the darkest days of the recession.
The fall off is mainly in short to medium commuting, where unemployment combined with effective bus services (Mathews Coaches in Drogheda being the prime example) have seen fairly serious falls in Maynooth/Drogheda and DART services. For example the Poles were heavy public transport users, they have now left.
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