Bus links to Railway Stations

[Mark Gleeson]

The AGM presented the policy position on this. Feeder bus services to stations or town bus services serving the station.

Car parking isn't sustainable, never enough spaces, clogs local roads etc. A decent alternative must be provided

We did try to get a condition attached to the permission on the Clonsilla - Pace line to require feeder bus services but Irish Rail have no responsibility in the matter. However bus stops and generally space for 3 buses are provided for at most new stations

For the record Balbriggan has a Bus Eireann run service which loops around the town which does stop at the station.

The problem here is four fold

1. The bus licensing situation is a farce
2. The Gardai decide where the bus stops go
3. No integrated ticketing
4. Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus are under orders to compete with Irish Rail