After seeing over 400 names added to the on-line petition, Deputy Joe McHugh says that he is extremely happy with the level of interest in bringing a rail link to Donegal.
The petition, which is to be presented to the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey, is calling for money to be allocated for a feasibility study for the major project, which involves linking Derry, Letterkenny and Sligo.
McHugh, who has always been an advocate of rail, says that he is heartened by the comments left by those who have signed the petition.
Some of the reasons given for wanting to re-introduce a railway system to Donegal were to cut down on road deaths, to cut down on traffic congestion and to be kinder to the environment. The proposed railway line would connect Derry, Letterkenny and Sligo.



