THE PUBLIC is being encouraged to take part in an event next week that will explore the future of rail in the north west.
A special webinar will be held on Monday which will feature contributions from Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD and the north’s Minister for Infrastructure, Nichola Mallon MLA.
The Rail Ambition webinar is being organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council and will see members of government, transport representatives and local campaigners discuss how to transform rail connectivity.
It follows a public consultation into developing the rail network across Ireland, as part of Ministers Mallon and Ryan’s All-Island Strategic Rail Review.
The free online event will also explore how improved rail provision can boost employment, the economy and environmental sustainability.
Ministers Ryan and Mallon will appear by video message to share the latest on the Strategic Rail Review. Other speakers will include representatives from Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, the Into the West Campaign Group, Mayor of Derry Alderman Graham Warke and representatives from Translink and the Department for Infrastructure.
Attendees will also hear a case study from Scotland’s Borders Railway, which successfully reopened after almost 50 years of closure. In addition, there will be opportunities for audience questions.
The Rail Ambition Webinar takes place over Zoom on Monday March 7 from 10am to 12.30pm. Sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CamwutTQ3WS-A6sz2X_hg
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