Galway Bay fm newsroom - A contract for significant upgrade works at Oranmore Train Station is set to be signed shortly.
Minister of State at the Department of Transport - Hildegarde Naughton - says the contract for the 12 million euro works will be signed next week.
The redevelopment will include the addition of a second platform and a 1 kilometre section of double-track that will increase capacity between Athenry and Galway.
The Minister and Galway West Fine Gael TD, who's a native of Oranmore, says it's expected the works will take approximately 18 months, with a completion date of early 2024.
Minister Naughton says work along the coast road has also been completed which means easier access to Oranmore station - to hear more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour
