Galway council supports light rail proposal

Galway City Council has agreed to develop a “working relationship” with a campaign to develop a light rail system in the city.

The “Gluas” campaign says its project would cost a fraction of the estimate quoted in a consultants’ report for the council, which opted for buses.

Councillors agreed to support the study’s emphasis on public transport, but said their preference is a light rail system.

The campaign, involving businesses and academics from NUI Galway, believes it could secure private funding of €210-€240 million for a light-rail system.