Nice selective statistics m8.The population of Youghal has barely budged over the past few years, so its nowhere near the highest growth region in the county, nevermind the country.
There are lots of other places one should target first, the most obvious being the new stations in Monard, Blarney, Tivolli and Dunkettle.
Sure, maybe in 10-20 years one could look at it again, but right now, priority should be elsewhere.
As to my points, fuck all people would use it. Why do I know this?
Because there is plenty of capacity on the Middelton line, which is a far far bigger town. So why would a smaller town than Youghal be more successful?
Yes the population of Youghal with it transport options has not changed much.
However the east Cork area has absolutely mushroomed over the last 50 years.
Carringtwohill and Midleton being the two obvious examples but the whole area beyond as well. In fact the only reason it hasn't been even bigger growth is the lack of a railline and no bypass on villages killing the commute by road option.
However a train line would make Youghal a viable commuter hub and would also grow the villages of Mogeely and Killeagh.
It's not an either or situation. There are over 150000 people immigrating into Ireland yearly looking for housing now. Cork is rapidly expanding. We can develop the north Cork line as well.
In 20 years the problems will be worse and the solutions more difficult.
To quote a movie.
