Indo,25Aug2006 "D-day looms for Metro rail route"

Colm Donoghue · 25-08-2006, 09:28

THE route of the Metro North rail link from the city centre to Swords is to be announced next month, writes Paul Melia.

The Railway Procurement Agency said yesterday it will also reveal how the existing Luas Red and Green lines will be linked through the city centre and that an announcement would be made following the September board meeting.

Also yesterday the RPA said consultants had been engaged to carry out feasibility studies on the proposed Metro West route that will eventually link Tallaght to Ballymun.

The first phase from Tallaght to Clondalkin is due for completion by 2009.

A spokesman said it was hoped to put a number of routes out for public consultation in October or November, and that a number of different routes were being considered.

Various options

"The real issue is how it will get from Tallaght to the airport, and we're looking at various route options there," he said.

"We have a preferred route for Metro North, and the board is expected to endorse this.

"But there are still a number of issues to be resolved, including whether the airport station will be underground or overground, and how the metro will travel through Ballymun."

The Metro West project is expected to be fully completed by 2014 when Tallaght will be linked to the airport via Clondalkin, Lucan and Blanchardstown.

markpb · 25-08-2006, 09:47

I'm so sick and tired of press releases about future press releases. Which, in all probability, will be repeated every month for about 6 months until it's decided that a consultancy group should be hired to re-examine whatever it is they've promised for months.

Why does the press continue to report this drivel?

25-08-2006, 09:28	#1
Colm Donoghue Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 873	Indo,25Aug2006 "D-day looms for Metro rail route" THE route of the Metro North rail link from the city centre to Swords is to be announced next month, writes Paul Melia. The Railway Procurement Agency said yesterday it will also reveal how the existing Luas Red and Green lines will be linked through the city centre and that an announcement would be made following the September board meeting. Also yesterday the RPA said consultants had been engaged to carry out feasibility studies on the proposed Metro West route that will eventually link Tallaght to Ballymun. The first phase from Tallaght to Clondalkin is due for completion by 2009. A spokesman said it was hoped to put a number of routes out for public consultation in October or November, and that a number of different routes were being considered. Various options "The real issue is how it will get from Tallaght to the airport, and we're looking at various route options there," he said. "We have a preferred route for Metro North, and the board is expected to endorse this. "But there are still a number of issues to be resolved, including whether the airport station will be underground or overground, and how the metro will travel through Ballymun." The Metro West project is expected to be fully completed by 2014 when Tallaght will be linked to the airport via Clondalkin, Lucan and Blanchardstown.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

25-08-2006, 09:47	#2
markpb Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 541	I'm so sick and tired of press releases about future press releases. Which, in all probability, will be repeated every month for about 6 months until it's decided that a consultancy group should be hired to re-examine whatever it is they've promised for months. Why does the press continue to report this drivel?