Connecting Ireland October 2024 Consultation

Closed18 Oct, 2024, 10:00 - 15 Nov, 2024, 17:00

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The National Transport Authority (NTA) is proposing enhancements to the level of service on four key bus corridors and wants to hear your views.

The proposed improvements focus on the following corridors:

  1. Carlow – Knockananna
  1. Urlingford – Thurles
  1. Graiguenamanagh – Kilkenny
  1. Nenagh – Clonmel

Where applicable, the proposed corridors will be integrated into the TFI Go app and will participate in the Leap Card scheme, facilitating easier journey planning and cashless payments for passengers. Additionally, Free Travel Passes will be accepted on eligible routes.

We will also investigate the possibility of serving these corridors with accessible, modern vehicles and will work closely with Local Authorities to improve the stop infrastructure.

We plan to implement our proposals from the end of 2025 onwards but achieving this will be subject to the availability of the necessary additional funding and resources.

These enhancements are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the NTA as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

The purpose of the consultation is to collect feedback from the public which will then be used to improve the service levels along this corridor.

We encourage you to share your views on how these proposed changes could impact your journey experience.

Details of Proposals

Carlow – Knockananna:

Our objective is to provide more frequent services on the Carlow – Knockananna Corridor which will improve integration with other bus routes and rail services. The purpose is to provide the following:

  • A 7-day week service between Carlow and Knockananna, serving Kernanstown, Tullow, Rathvilly, Baltinglass, Kiltegan and Hacketstown.
  • The proposed service will offer significantly enhanced service levels, providing 4 buses per day between Carlow and Knockananna.
  • Improved connectivity with regional and local services at Carlow Train Station.

Figure 1: Corridor Carlow - Knockananna map showing partial overlap with other routes (132, 800, and 874)

Corridor Carlow - Knockananna map showing partial overlap with other routes (132, 800, and 874)

Urlingford – Thurles:

Our objective is to provide more frequent services on the Urlingford - Thurles Corridor which will improve integration with other bus routes and the rail services. The purpose is to provide the following:

  • A 7-day week service between Urlingford and Thurles, serving Johnstown, Crosspatrick, Templetuohy, Moyne and Thurles Train Station.
  • The proposed service will offer significantly enhanced service levels and extended operating hours between Urlingford and Thurles. The proposed services will, alongside the existing services, provide four buses per day between Urlingford and Thurles.
  • Improved connectivity with regional and local services at Thurles Station.

Figure 2: Corridor Urlingford - Thurles map showing partial overlap with other routes (393, 812, and 828)

Corridor Urlingford - Thurles map showing partial overlap with other routes (393, 812, and 828)

 

Graiguenamanagh – Kilkenny:

Our objective is to provide more frequent services on the Graiguenamanagh – Kilkenny Corridor which will improve integration with other bus routes and the rail services. The purpose is to provide the following:

  • A 7-day week service between Graiguenamanagh and Kilkenny, serving Borris, Goresbridge, Gowran and Clara.
  • The proposed service will offer significantly enhanced service levels and extended operating hours between Graiguenamanagh and Kilkenny. The proposed service will increase up to four return trips a day between Graiguenamanagh and Kilkenny.
  • Improved connectivity with regional and local services at Kilkenny Train Station.

Figure 3: Corridor Graiguenamanagh - Kilkenny map showing partial overlap with other routes (4, 881, 882, and 887)

Corridor Graiguenamanagh - Kilkenny map showing partial overlap with other routes (4, 881, 882, and 887)

Nenagh - Clonmel

Our objective is to provide more frequent services on the Nenagh – Clonmel Corridor which will improve integration with other bus routes and rail services. The purpose is to provide the following:

  • A 7-day week service between Nenagh and Clonmel, serving Borrisoleigh, Templemore, Thurles, Holycross, Boherlahan, Cashel and Ballyclerahan.
  • The proposed service will offer significantly enhanced service levels and extended operating hours between Nenagh and Clonmel. The service will run with a 2-hour frequency, providing 8 buses per day between Nenagh and Clonmel.
  • Improved connectivity with regional and local services at Thurles Station.

Figure 4: Corridor Nenagh - Clonmel map showing partial overlap with other routes (394, 395, and 855)

Corridor Nenagh - Clonmel map showing partial overlap with other routes (394, 395, and 855)

How to make a submission

To make an online submission, please click on “+ MAKE A SUBMISSION” button on this webpage.

Alternatively, please make a written submission to the address below:

Connecting Ireland October 2024 Consultation
Transport Service Planning,
National Transport Authority,
Dún Scéine,
Harcourt Lane,
Dublin D02 WT20.

Closing Date

We welcome all feedback and commentary for a period of 4 weeks – the closing date is 15/11/2024 at 17:00.

Data Privacy Statement

Making a submission indicates that you agree with the NTA Privacy Statement and NTA Public Consultation Statement of Privacy. If you require further information, please contact [email protected]

Freedom of Information

NTA is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and, therefore, must consider any request for information made under that Act. Submissions received to the consultations will be published online.

Questions

Q1. Cén modh iompair a úsáideann tú don turas is minice a dhéanann tú?/ What mode of transport do you use for your most frequent trip?
Q2. Céard é do thuairimí ar an méadú molta ar mhinicíocht seirbhísí bus? / What are your thoughts on the proposed increase in bus service frequency?
Q3. Aon tuairimí eile / Any other comments
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