{"id":12915,"date":"2025-07-02T15:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/?p=12915"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:38:49","slug":"whitmore-calls-for-expansion-of-quieter-carriage-initiative-on-rail-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/ga\/whitmore-calls-for-expansion-of-quieter-carriage-initiative-on-rail-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitmore calls for expansion of quieter carriage initiative on rail services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The expansion of the \u2018quieter carriage\u2019 initiative on Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann services would result in a more inclusive and work-friendly travel experience for passengers, according to Social Democrats transport spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Whitmore said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cQuieter carriages have proved extremely popular since they were reintroduced on the Dublin to Cork service back in 2022 and there is no reason why Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann should not build on this success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere would be many benefits from rolling out this initiative to additional routes across our rail network. Quieter carriages support neurodivergent passengers and result in a more inclusive travel experience for people with anxiety or PTSD.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cQuieter carriages are designed to offer a calm space for all passengers, especially during long journeys, which can help reduce travel-related stress. They are also beneficial for commuters or students who need a quiet environment to read, study or work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we want to achieve our climate action goals and reduce our emissions, we need to get people out of their cars and onto public transport. Increased availability of quieter carriages could help us achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExpanding quieter carriages would be an easy win, requiring just minimal infrastructure change, minor signage provision, some additional staff training, and a public awareness campaign.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, during D\u00e1il statements on the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, I called for a nationwide roll-out of this initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>July 2, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The expansion of the \u2018quieter carriage\u2019 initiative on Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann services would result in a more inclusive and work-friendly travel experience for passengers, according to Social Democrats transport spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. 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