New Rail Freight Service from Port of Waterford
New Rail Freight Service from Port of Waterford
Iarnród Eireann and XPO Logistics have announced a new twice-weekly rail freight service in each direction between Ballina, Co Mayo and Waterford Port. The new rail service – which begins from the end of June 2021 - will offer Irish industry a greener and more efficient mode of transporting freight between the West and Southeast of the country. It will see the potential for over 5,000 truck movements a year to switch from road to rail, with a resulting reduction in road congestion, and 75% reduction in emissions per unit.