Call for Irish Rail to explain 'late trains' at Newbridge rail station

It has been proposed that representatives of Irish Rail come before a meeting of local councillors to explain the lateness of some trains at Newbridge rail station.

Cllr Murty Aspell called on the Municipal District Committee to invite representatives of Irish Rail to come to a meeting on the issue.

He queried "why the first trains from Newbridge in the morning are leaving 10 minutes late".

The Council said that the Roads Department does not have information on the scheduling or timetabling of trains in Co Kildare.

However officials said if councillors agree, an invitation can be issued to Irish Rail for representatives to attend a meeting.

On a related issue, Cllr Mark Lynch asked the Council to provide a cost and create a plan for the installation of a metal footbridge over the railway at Morristown, Newbridge.

Council officials replied that there were no current plans for the provision of a metal footbridge over the railway at Morristown.

The added: "As this is a railway bridge, any future works would require full consultation with Irish Rail and a funding source would need to be identified."