Will a light rail system work in Galway? The answer is yes. The geographical layout of Galway is uniquely suited to a light rail system because of its West-East orientation. The central spur of a light rail system would thus reach a large number of people living, working, studying and shopping in Galway. The addition of a second line (North-South) would ensure maximum connectivity. All of this has been successfully implemented elsewhere ' the success of LUAS in Dublin comes to mind as well as successful light rail systems in towns and cities across Europe. Recent visits by GLUAS members to cities similar in size, density and population profile to Galway city and county have shown that light rail is a sustainable, efficient and cost-effective transport option offering maximum accessibility and real connectivity. University towns such as Jena and Freiburg in Germany and Clermont-Ferrand in France have embraced light rail and have prospered as a result.