Public Consultation On DART + WEST, To Maynooth, Opens.

Thursday, 29 July 2021 10:25

This is the second round of public consultation on the upgrades.

Irish Rail is asking communities along the DART routes for their views on plans for the DART + WEST, once again.

The proposal will see the electrified network extended from Connolly/Spencer Dock area to west of Maynooth and to the M3 Parkway.

Second round of Public Consultation for DART+ West is underway!

For further details on the project to bring the DART to Maynooth/M3 lines and boost capacity, incl changes based on your feedback from round 1, and how to have your say, please visit https://t.co/BPHxsFQLnC pic.twitter.com/1vqMOXLMXy
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) July 28, 2021

This is the second round of public consultation on the upgrades.

Changes from the first round include the removal of a bridge at Coolmine, an increase in the number of trains per hour from 6 to 12, and a proposed new station at Spencer Dock.

Barry Kenny is Irish Rail's Corporate Communications Officer.

He joined Clem Ryan on Thursday's edition of Kildare Today.

The preferred option for DART+ West is now out for consultation. This project will include electrification and upgrade of the line from the city centre to Maynooth & M3 Parkway. pic.twitter.com/yM8zPWlVXR
— Dublin Commuters (@DublinCommuters) July 28, 2021

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