Train overcrowding has got 'infinitely worse'

Overcrowding on the Mullingar, Dublin trains is uncomfortable and unsafe and has got “infinitely worse” recently, according to local councillors.

Speaking at a meeting of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad, Cllr Ken Glynn said “we are facing a serious, serious potential situation” and asked that Iarnród Éireann and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, TD, address it. He was supported by Cllr Denis Leonard and Cllr John Shaw.

Last month Cllr Glynn called for an immediate increase in carriage capacity “given the severe overcrowding many people are experiencing using their daily services”.

“This is a situation that I’m hearing about on a weekly basis and I’m sure other members are hearing about it as well,” said Cllr Glynn.