SIPTU says rail closures would cost 600 jobs

SIPTU is warning that 600 jobs will be lost if a proposal by Irish Rail to close a number of freight lines is carried out.

SIPTU is warning that 600 jobs will be lost if a proposal by Irish Rail to close a number of freight lines is carried out.

The company wants to close railway lines between Rosslare and Wexford, Waterford and Limerick Junction and Limerick and Ballybrophy.

SIPTU National Rail Secretary, Tony Tobin, claimed the current situation is a result of the company's lack of vision.

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