Commuter rail services in Cork will benefit from EUR 164 million in grant funding that aim to make the transport system greener, more efficient and appealing to commuters. The electrification of railways in the Cork metropolitan area will play a key role in reducing car use and increasing the uptake of sustainable public transport in Cork, while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme is being progressed through a number of separate but interrelated projects which will be delivered in specific work packages. The design contract for the Kent Station through platform was awarded in 2022. A Railway Order application for the the twin tracking of railway lines between Glounthaune and Midleton was lodged with An Bord Pleanala in 2022. Construction contracts in respect of the redevelopment of Kent Station and signalling will be awarded in early 2023. Implementation of the whole measure is expected by 31 August 2026.
More information can be found on the website of the Irish Rail at the following links:
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/about-us/iarnrod-eireann-projects-and-investments/cork-area-commuter-rail/kent-station-through-platform
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/about-us/iarnrod-eireann-projects-and-investments/cork-area-commuter-rail/glounthaune-to-midleton-twin-track-project
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/about-us/iarnrod-eireann-projects-and-investments/cork-area-commuter-rail
- Reference
- 1.4
- Project locations
- Ireland
- EU contribution
- €164 000 000
- Project website
- https://www.irishrail.ie