A Labour Party delegation has met with officials from the National Transport Authority to discuss rail fare reductions for Newbridge and Kildare commuters. Speaking after the meeting, Ms Callinan explained that “Some really important progress was made at the meeting. We gathered valuable intelligence and discovered several promising fresh leads which our campaign will now act to pursue” she said. Following on from the engagement, the NTA agreed to undertake a number of specific pieces of work and will investigate potential changes to its pricing structure. Ms Callinan said she felt the meeting had represented “a hugely encouraging and very positive engagement.” She said she thought the NTA officials had demonstrated “real good will and a genuine, empathetic understanding of the situation facing Newbridge commuters.” “The meeting has generated some really interesting new angles and fresh leads. Our delegation has a lot of work to do now in pursuing all of them. I think, though, there is real reason to be optimistic about outcomes” she said. The campaign continues. For more info... https://www.facebook.com/newbridgelabourparty/