A January 2012 national newspaper article suggested that Irish Rail was expected to seek permission from the National Transport Authority to close the line.
On a trial basis an enhanced timetable was in force during 2012 however the service was again reduced from February 2013.
  In November 2016 it was announced the line was very likely to close in 2018 as the demand for the service is very low and CIE/IE wish to close it to save money.
A January 2012 national newspaper article suggested that Irish Rail was expected to seek permission from the National Transport Authority to close the line. On a trial basis an enhanced timetable was in force during 2012 however the service was again reduced from February 2013.   In November 2016 it was announced the line was very likely to close in 2018 as the demand for the service is very low and CIE/IE wish to close it to save money.
Ballybrophy railway station