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Western Rail Corridor

Project Title  Western Rail CorridorIanrod Eireann
 

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Project Description This project allows for the phased re-opening of sections of the Western Rail Corridor from Ennis to Athenry and onwards to Claremorris and the upgrade, for commuter services, of the Athenry to Galway line. This project when all three phases are completed will provide for a rail link between the cities of Limerick and Galway with an onward connection to Claremorris on the Dublin - Westport line. This new line will also facilitate the provision of inter-regional services within the BMW Region.

The line will be reinstated on a phased basis. Phase 1 saw the reinstatement of the line from Ennis to Athenry (2010), including Galway to Athenry commuter services (2010). Phase 2 will link Athenry to Tuam. Phase 3 focuses on the reopening of the line from Tuam to Claremorris. The line from Claremorris to Collooney is to be preserved.


Projected Completion Date


Phase 1 was completed in Q1 2010.

Phase 2 to be completed by 2011 and phase 3 by 2014 (subject to the relevant statutory process and the procurement and contract award processes; the start and completion dates of projects which have not yet commenced, including Phases 2 & 3 of the Western Rail Corridor will also be determined by the funding allocation available during the current difficult economic climate)

Current Status of Project On 29 March 2010, Noel Dempsey TD, Minister for Transport, officially opened Phase 1 of the Western Rail Corridor. Phase 1 provides regular services between Galway and Limerick via Ennis. New stations have beeen opened at Sixmilebridge, Gort, Ardrahan and Craughwell with a new station at Oranmore to open in early 2011.

Costings on phases 2 and 3 of the Western Rail Corridor have been submitted to the Department of Transport.
Link

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


Last updated: 26/07/2010

 




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