Irish Rail has admitted that lines in Tipperary are under direct threat of closure.
However rail passengers are being reassured there is no threat to the future of inter-city services.
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A study into the funding of the rail network indicates substantial investment is needed to maintain services.
Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail – Barry Kenny – admits the Limerick Junction to Waterford and Limerick to Ballybrophy via Nenagh lines could be examined with a view to savings.
However Tipperary TD Alan Kelly says this is not an option if the Government is serious about investment in the Premier County.
