Frank O’Rourke TD has raised the unfair fee structure that exists for Kilcock Irish Rail users with the NTA and Irish Rail
Frank commented, ‘Following a meeting last Thursday with Kilcock residents, I have raised the issue again of the unfair fee structure that Kilcock rail commuters experience when compared to other users along the Maynooth line.’
‘Kilcock has become a commuter town and many Kilcock residents are working in Dublin. I believe that Kilcock should be included in Irish Rail’s short hop zone which attracts lower rail fares. In my view there is no sound basis for continuing to have Kilcock linked to the intercity network with its higher fare structure, and excluding it from the short hop zone (SHZ).’
‘Kilcock rail commuters can pay up to 50% more per round trip to Dublin when compared to Maynooth rail commuters, which simply is unfair.’
‘I was delighted, recently, to have worked with Kilcock Bus Commuters and Bus Eireann to have additional Bus Services provided, one additional in the morning and the other additional in the evening. Having a regular and reliable public transport service is critical to encourage more and more people to use public transport, and I will continue to make representations to have our public transport services improved.’ Concluded Deputy O Rourke.