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Hopes local line can be included in catering pilot

Jun 10, 2026 17:24
By Shannonside News
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Hopes local line can be included in catering pilot
Nessa Cosgrove providing catering services on the train

The tea trolley has made a comeback in some parts of the country.

It's hoped that a local train line can be included in a pilot return to catering services.

Pulled at the start of the Covid pandemic, the tea trolley has made a comeback in some parts of the country.

Last year, Irish Rail said it was working to find a preferred supplier in order to restore the services while NTA representatives confirmed that no funding is available.

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The Oireachtas Committee on Transport heard earlier today of a proposed pilot on routes in the third quarter of this year.

Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove feels the Sligo to Dublin line should be included:

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Work still continues for the provision of an early morning service between Longford and Sligo.

Senator Cosgrove says money remains the key isssue:

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