New and enhanced TFI Local Link routes in Westmeath, Longford, Cavan
TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon is launching new and improved Routes 816 and 865, enhancing transport connections between Mullingar and Longford, starting Monday September 15.
The new and enhanced routes are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan – a national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.
New Route 816 will operate three return journeys daily, running Monday to Sunday, and an additional evening service on Fridays and Saturdays.
The route will provide peak-time services and link Mullingar hospital, Mullingar and Longford train stations, and regional bus networks.
It will also serves the villages and areas of Glebe View, Ardagh, Ballycloghan, Carrickboy, Legan, Ballynacargy, Ballinalack, Multyfarnham, and Ballyglass.
Enhanced Route 865 will now extend to Aughnacliffe and Lough Gowna and will operate four daily return services Monday to Thursday, six daily return services on Friday, five daily return services on Saturday and three daily return services on Sunday.
The enhanced route will provide peak-time services and connectivity to Longford station, Longford centre, regional bus services and to the villages and areas of Granard, Ballybrien, Willsbrook, Ballinalee, Clontumpher, Enybegs, Killeter, Lisnamuck and Deanscurragh.
TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon general manager, Damien O’Neill said: “We’re delighted to introduce these new and enhanced TFI Local Link services as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. Routes 816 and 865 will greatly improve public transport connectivity across Longford, Westmeath, and Cavan, offering more frequent services, better access and links to key destinations like Mullingar Hospital and Longford Station, as well as creating better connections to the national transport network.
“This is a major step forward in making public transport more accessible, affordable, reliable, and responsive to the needs of local residents. These services will help build stronger links between rural communities especially for those residents living in the communities these routes serve.”
Full report from the launch in the coming print edition of the Westmeath Examiner.