Cork-Dublin rail line like a 'drug corridor'
A union representative has described the Cork-Dublin rail line as a 'drug corridor' due to persistent antisocial behavior and alleged drug trafficking. Irish Rail has disputed the characterization, labeling it a broader societal issue.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the challenges of managing public safety and security on critical transport infrastructure.
Asked if the Cork-Dublin service was particularly problematic, Dermot O’Leary, general secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, said the line has been a 'hot spot' of antisocial behaviour for many years. File picture: Larry Cummins
Amy Campbell The Cork-Dublin rail line has acted like a "drug corridor" for a long time, according to a union representative.
An analysis by The Echo of almost 120 complaints made to Irish Rail in the past year about antisocial behaviour on Cork trains found 87% related to services between Cork and Dublin.
Complaints included intimidation, assault, disturbances, racism, alcohol and drug use, and smoking and vaping on trains.
Asked if the Cork-Dublin service was particularly problematic, Dermot O’Leary, general secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, said the line has been a “hot spot” of antisocial behaviour for many years.
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