T21 Projects Behind Schedule

Mark Hennessy · 05-03-2008, 21:35

http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0305/transport.html

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Several transport targets to be missed
Wednesday, 5 March 2008 16:43

A new report on the delivery of transport infrastructure has shown that several of the targets for 2008 will be missed.

Construction of the Cork commuter rail service to Midleton will only start in 2009 rather than be completed in 2008.

In Dublin, three Luas projects will also be delayed.
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The information was contained in the Department of Transport's second annual progress report on the implementation of the Government's multi-billion investment programme.

11 items were identified as being behind schedule, including the Portlaoise train depot, which was supposed to be completed last year, but will be finished in 2008.

Transport Minister Noel Dempsey said the dates had always been 'indicative' and all but one of the plan's numerous projects would be completed within the designated timeframe of 2015.

He said, in 2007, 82% more was spent on public transport projects than the previous year and Transport 21 is delivering tangible benefits to commuters.

On the positive side, he said 11 national road projects had been completed and construction started on another 10.

Phase one of the Western Rail Corridor had started and new buses had been delivered in Dublin.

Mr Dempsey pointed out that hourly return services on the Cork - Dublin rail route were introduced and new intercity railcars were introduced on the Sligo line.

James Shields · 05-03-2008, 22:02

Not rail related, but a sign has gone up on the Samual Becket Bridge (Macken St) Bridge boarding saying it will open in 2010. It was previously to open in 2009 (well, I think it was originally to open in about 2005).

Coolmine99 · 05-03-2008, 23:24

It's being designed to take LUAS out to Ringsend, probably in 2121

Colm Moore · 05-03-2008, 23:42

Press Release

Transport 21 - Second Annual Progress Report to the Government - 2007

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Originally Posted by James Shields

Not rail related, but a sign has gone up on the Samual Becket Bridge (Macken St) Bridge boarding saying it will open in 2010. It was previously to open in 2009 (well, I think it was originally to open in about 2005).

Its been on the books since at least 1940.

So was Rathmines swimming pool - that was demolished last month.

Mark Hennessy · 06-03-2008, 08:43

Tommy Broughan on Morning Ireland this morning bemoned the lack of progress on Cork rail, good to see it actually raised as an issue.

The big ticket items he mentioned for Dublin were Luas extensions and the Metro. No mention of the interconnector.

Mark Hennessy · 06-03-2008, 09:07

Nice graphic from the Indo:

Full story

Mark Gleeson · 06-03-2008, 10:09

The interconnector is still on time, if in fact running slightly ahead

The rail projects have mainly suffered from planning delays, bear in mind it was taking 9 months roughly to get the ok, under the new SID scheme an Bord Pleanala are getting it done in 6 months, that even with Christmas in the middle which bodes well in the future for the bigger projects

Ennis - Athenry should be running by end 2008 early 2009

Dempsey gave the interconnector a plug last night on the Last Word while Matt Cooper gave him a rather justified hard time

Bear in mind we are still spending 4 times more on roads than on public transport

Mark Gleeson · 06-03-2008, 13:24

Just to show how quickly things change

On 31 October 2006, CEO IE said work starting 2007 to be complete 2009 on the city centre resignalling

06-03-2008, 10:09	#7
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	The interconnector is still on time, if in fact running slightly ahead The rail projects have mainly suffered from planning delays, bear in mind it was taking 9 months roughly to get the ok, under the new SID scheme an Bord Pleanala are getting it done in 6 months, that even with Christmas in the middle which bodes well in the future for the bigger projects Ennis - Athenry should be running by end 2008 early 2009 Dempsey gave the interconnector a plug last night on the Last Word while Matt Cooper gave him a rather justified hard time Bear in mind we are still spending 4 times more on roads than on public transport __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

06-03-2008, 13:24	#8
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Just to show how quickly things change On 31 October 2006, CEO IE said work starting 2007 to be complete 2009 on the city centre resignalling __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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05-03-2008, 22:02	#2
James Shields Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Drogheda, Ireland Posts: 1,275	Not rail related, but a sign has gone up on the Samual Becket Bridge (Macken St) Bridge boarding saying it will open in 2010. It was previously to open in 2009 (well, I think it was originally to open in about 2005).

05-03-2008, 23:24	#3
Coolmine99 New to the board Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the disputed area of Castleknock / Carpenterstown Posts: 26	It's being designed to take LUAS out to Ringsend, probably in 2121

06-03-2008, 08:43	#5
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	Tommy Broughan on Morning Ireland this morning bemoned the lack of progress on Cork rail, good to see it actually raised as an issue. The big ticket items he mentioned for Dublin were Luas extensions and the Metro. No mention of the interconnector.

06-03-2008, 09:07	#6
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	Nice graphic from the Indo: Full story