Media notice

[Derek Wheeler]

"National Rail Users Organisation attends official launch of new Intercity
trains"

Date : 10th July 2006
Issued by : Platform 11 Press Office.
Contact : Derek Wheeler. Public Relations Officer.
Tel : 086 3452651.

Representatives of Platform 11 will today attend the official launch of
Irish Rail's new Intercity trains on the Dublin - Cork - Dublin route. This
invitation is a milestone for passenger representation and is recognition of
the important work that Platform 11 does in campaigning for improved rail
services. We warmly welcome Irish Rail's invitation to todays event.

Platform 11's Public Relations Officer, Derek Wheeler, will be available
today, to provide all media interests, with the views of ordinary rail
passengers in relation to the new trains. For too long these "official
launch" events have been dominated by politicians and rail managers. Today
should mark a turning point and Platform 11 welcomes the opportunity to
discuss the new trains on the basis of what they offer the customer.

ENDS.

Note to editors.
Platform 11 is Ireland's National Rail Users Organisation. It was formed in
2003 to campaign for improved rail services nationwide in line with
international best practice.

Further information can be obtained by visiting www.platform11.org