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Unread 18-05-2007, 08:34   #20
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Purplepanda: The first step in any rail-based commuting to Waterford would be to use existing stations in Carrick on Suir and Thomastown, where the train would have distinct speed advantages over the clogged roads. Also remember that there will soon be a new bridge over the Suir near Waterford and a fancy by-pass linked to a dual carriagewat allowing fast access from Thomastown, so the rail option might get badly hit by that.

By the way, Slieveroe is nowhere hear a functioning railway. The line which passes a mile or so south of Slieveroe is the old New Ross branch, which is more a linear nature reserve than a railway. Do you mean to refer to the South Wexford line where it runs beside the Suir, near Belview? This is quite a remote area, not much use for park and ride. If the South Wexford line has any potantial it is on the far side of the Barrow Bridge in Co Wexford, and not in South Kilkenny.
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