NORTHERN Ireland Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, and the Republic of Ireland's Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, announced the launch of an all-island Strategic Rail Review that could potentially lead to rail services being reintroduced to the northwest of Ireland. The overall objective of the review is to examine the role of rail in supporting relevant policy objectives North – South, with a particular emphasis on achieving climate change objectives. The review will strategically review the rail network on the island of Ireland in relation to improving sustainable connectivity between the major cities, enhancing regional accessibility, including to the north west, and supporting balanced regional development and considering the potential to increase rail freight.