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Ciaran Mather, 16 Aug
Additional waiting shelters are sought for Newbridge Train Station by
the town's Mayor.
Fine Gael councillor, Mayor Peggy O'Dwyer, explained: "Having recently
travelled to Galway by train, I observed pre-assembled
products at Portarlington Train Station that are designed to offer
protection from the elements in extreme heat and harsh weather
conditions.
''The lack of sheltering facilities at Newbridge Train Station had been
highlighted to me by Newbridge Active Retirement Association, who
recently completed a survey of this facility.
She continued: "I visited the station recently with another member of
Newbridge Disability Access Group and found that Platform 1 and 3 have
no waiting shelter area; there is only a small seating area in the busy
ticket office and turnstile scanner area.
"Once the ticket office is closed to the public in the evening's there
is no waiting shelter area on this side.
"Platform 2 has very limited seating and indeed could also do with
some."
Mayor O'Dwyer also noted that with Newbridge becoming part of the Short
Hop Zone, this station will become busier.
She continued: "I'm disappointed with the delay in the redesign of the
car park which had been requested by Newbridge Disability Access Group,
but I will continue to advocate to get these promised works completed."
"Additional shelters and seating would make a huge difference to
commuters, especially disabled, frail or parents with children," Mayor
O'Dwyer concluded.
Fine Gael Cllr and Mayor of Newbridge, Peggy O'Dwyer.