The have been renewed calls for the development of the Western Rail Corridor.
There has been some debate on the issue for an extended period of time as some feel a greenway would be more preferable than a restored rail line.
Sinn Féin, however feel that rail would bring transformative benefits to the west and north west.
One of the party's candidates in upcoming elections in the Ballymote-Tubbercurry municipal district, Jason Gorman says a rail network would allow for strong economic growth in the south Sligo region.
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