Blennerville Train Back in Operation

Following  three weeks work involving Tralee Town Council, FÁS, Irish Rail, Samhlaíocht Chiarraí  and the financial support of a local businessman the Tralee-Blennerville rail link re-opened on Saturday, August 1^st, following a three year break and will continue operating until September.  The railway is a key link between the visitor attractions in Tralee and the Windmill Centre in Blennerville, according to windmill committee chairman Cllr. Jim Finucane.  “2009 has been difficult year tourism-wise and we hope to give Tralee a boost with the re-opening of the line. It has taken a major effort to get the line back in operation and everybody we approached was willing to help including the Railway Safety Commission who issued the operating license on July 31^st.

 Jim paid tribute to Fintan Foley of the Windmill Craft Shop for his efforts in securing a diesel locomotive from the West Clare Railway and a local businessman, who has asked to remained anonymous, for his sponsorship of the loco.

 The train operates daily on the hour from the Aqua Dome in Tralee and half-hour from Blennerville Station, 11 am to 4.30 pm.  The journey time is approximately 15 minutes.

Irish Rail Infrastructure Staff from Rathmore assisting with the re-opening of the

Tralee-Blennerville Rail Line.