Tipperary bus route expands to include Laois train station
There is much excitement in Laois at the news of this updated bus route
Transport for Ireland (TFI) have announced an expansion of a Tipperary bus route to include Laois.
Route 854 will run from Ballybrophy train station to Silvermines main street crossroads, with new stops and times.
Route 854 will now operate eight daily return services between Monday and Saturday with two services extending to Ballybrophy Rail Station and six services extending to Silvermines.
On Sundays & Public Holidays, the route will operate four daily return services, with two service extending to Ballybrophy Train Station and four services extending to Silvermines.
The route is now as follows:
Pictured: A TFI local link bus
The enhanced route will provide peak-time and evening services and will offer improved connectivity to Ballybrophy Rail Station, Nenagh Rail Station and regional bus services. The route will also provide enhanced connectivity for the towns and villages of Silvermines, Cloughjordan, Moneygall, Toomevara and Shinrone.
TFI Local Link Tipperary General Manager Anthony Moroney hailed the fantastic news at the launch of the new bus route.
“We are delighted to see the 100% increase in services (four return trips to eight return trips) added to the timetable and the addition of Silvermines and Ballybrophy with this enhancement," he said.
"This enhanced service will provide greater opportunities and flexibilty for passengers from the towns and villages that it serves for access to work, educational, and social activities.”
While this is exciting news for many Ballybrophy commuters, there is still no bus route from Ballybrophy to neighbouring towns Borris-in-Ossory and Rathdowney.