Recent passenger statistics reveal a surge in demand along the Rosslare-Dublin rail line since 2019
The latest figures show explosive growth across all stations with Gorey experiencing an increase of 70%
Wexford is the busiest station south of Greystones www.instagram.com/p/DVqxhWDiLpk/
Passengers are reporting significant overcrowding on Rosslare-Dublin services ever since the increase in fuel prices. Rail is the solution, but we need increased capacity and investment on this line. We need to continue to facilitate people to make the switch from 🚘 to 🚆.
Planned investment on saving the Dublin-Wexford line in the next two decades? €230 million, or thereabouts: www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Planned additional subsidies to further reduce the cost of petrol this year alone? Over €750m: www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
NTA continues to force Irish Rail to stay on X despite child sexual abuse material scandal irishcycle.com/2026/01/27/n...
Many rail users in the south-east travel to and from train stations using both bike share schemes & their own bikes.
Government should be encouraging people to travel using public transport and active travel as opposed to discouraging them doing so with unscientific, knee-jerk legislation.
The population of Wexford's towns has grown hugely in the last 2 decades. Since 2005, Gorey has had a 60% population increase(!), Enniscorthy 30%, Rosslare Harbour 52% - the rail services on offer in Wexford have not kept up with this growth.
We’re currently attending a meeting in Arklow, organised by @malcolmbyrne.bsky.social covering public transport issues between Wexford/Wicklow and Dublin.
Increased rail and bus services are crucial in this region.
Dublin to Rosslare line is reopening between Greystones and Wicklow following clearance of extensive debris on the line. Full services expected for today.
Adjustments to scheduled services Connolly-Rosslare this eve due to flooding along the line.
16:28 & 17:28 will amalgamate and serve as a bus transfer to Wicklow & train from Wicklow to Rosslare.
18:28 Connolly to Wexford & 20:08 Connolly to Gorey will be a bus transfer for the full journey.