The Minister for Transport said the government would be prepared to invest in Northern Ireland rail infrastructure as he believes the line between Donegal and Portadown should be treated as a priority. Deputy Eamon Ryan said he believes there is a need for balanced regional development, ‘particularly for the north west, and specifically on the lack of […]
Rail campaigners release a video to highlight ‘St Valentine’s shutdown’ of Donegal’s railway
Rail campaigners ‘Into The West’ have released a video to highlight the anniversary of the ‘St Valentine’s Shutdown’, when Donegal lost the last of its railways on 14th February 1965. That closure stripped both Tyrone and Donegal of rail and erased the north-west’s direct rail link with Dublin. Up until that St Valentine’s Day Shutdown, […]
Trains could be set to return to Donegal
IT seems trains could be set to return to Donegal as the All Island Rail review appears to recommend a line be installed between Letterkenny and Derry. The Journal reports that the review, which is in draft form at present, recommends a railway link between Letterkenny and Derry. The review, which has been leaked ahead […]