Ballina Branch Line
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The Ballina branch line is a railway line operated by Iarnród Éireann in County Mayo, in Ireland. The branch runs from Manulla Junction on the Dublin Heuston to Westport railway line, to the town of Ballina.
The service mainly consists of a shuttle service along the branch, connecting with Dublin-Westport services at Manulla junction. Branch trains are worked by 2700 class Commuter railcars. In addition there is a direct Fridays only service to Ballina from Dublin, operated by 22000 class Intercity railcars. There are also several freight services carrying timber or containers from the branch which run to Waterford. These are generally worked by 071 and 201 class locomotives.
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