People in the area will soon be able to avail of more reasonable fares for their journeys, in the hope that many will opt to use rail services instead of their cars.
Local politicians believe thousands of people will make the shift throughout the county now that the fares are reasonably priced.
Mallow is widely seen as a town that is within commuting distance of the city, and calls have been made for it to be treated in that manner by the National Transport Authority.
