Galway Bay fm newsroom - Local Senator Ollie Crowe is urging Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to attend a Seanad debate on the Western Rail Corridor.
Addressing the chamber this week, he raised the possible extension of the line from Athenry to Claremorris.
He said there is a "myth" out there that the project would be too expensive, and journey times would be too long compared to other transport options.
Senator Crowe cited a recent independent report by campaign group "West on Track", which found there was a strong business case for the line.
The study by economist Dr. John Bradley is seen as a direct counter to the key findings of a separate Government commissioned report published in January.
That report found there was no case to be made for a service between Athenry and Claremorris, for either passenger or freight transport.
Senator Ollie Crowe suggested that Minister Eamon Ryan appear in the Seanad for a debate on the issue.
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