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Kildare Rail Project

Project Title  Kildare Rail ProjectIanrod Eireann
 

Kildare Rail Project 
Project Description Project involves quadrupling of critical section of track between Cherry Orchard and Hazlehatch on the Heuston-Kildare line, as well as associated ancillary works such as signalling and station developments. The project will allow separation of long distance and commuter services and improve speed and capacity for commuter, regional and intercity services.

The areas served by the Heuston/Kildare line are growing rapidly. Existing train services are fully subscribed and capacity for growth is very restricted. New trackwork and signalling is designed to provide increased operational flexibility to run more frequent services for each of the three market segments operating on the line –commuter, regional and intercity. The project will also facilitate higher density developments along the corridor according to local authority land use objectives.

Peak hour numbers are projected to increase from 2,000 passengers in 2005 to 5,300 passengers per hour in 2009 and to 9,300 passengers per hour in 2016. Completion of the project will provide the necessary capacity.
Projected Completion Date 2010
Current Status of Project Construction began in mid 2007. On 16 April 2007 Adamstown Station was opened by An Taoiseach Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D. On 05 August 2008, Park West and Cherry Orchard Station was officially opened by Mr. Noel Dempsey, T.D., Minister for Transport. Clondalkin Fonthill station was officially opened on 13 October 2008 and Hazelhatch and Celbridge station was officially opened on 08 May 2009. Additional lines were completed in early 2010. Currently two existing lines are being renewed. 
Link

http://www.irishrail.ie/projects/kildare_introduction.asp


Last updated: 11/05/2010

 




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