Sir, – I refer to your articles “Irish Rail’s upgrade plans will widen Dublin commuter belt,” (October 13th) and indeed the article “Imagine if Ireland could lay rail tracks as quickly as it builds roads,” on October 9th, by Brian Caulfield, a true expert in the field.
Writing from The Netherlands, this is what “Going Dutch” truly means – efficient countrywide train travel transport. I applaud Irish Rail.
This is what Ireland needs, giving true ease to meet friends and family, go to a concert and of course work. This is simple and a game changer. Let’s use what we have (railway tracks and lovely country towns) now, while simultaneously upgrading for the future (electrification).
This will really build communities sustainably.
RM Block
All aboard TDs and take note, it’s not such a long way to progress in this country after all. – Yours, etc,
CONALL HOLOHAN,
(formerly Co Tipperary)
The Netherlands.
