€94m funding for Rail Line

€94.5m in funding has been announced for improvement works on the Dublin-Cork rail line.

The investment is expected to cut journey times by between 8-10 minutes and will mean the line will be able to accommodate speeds of 200km/h in the future.

As part of the improvement works, minor upgrades will also be made to the Limerick Junction/Waterford line.

The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, said: "Yesterday we made a big commitment to the DART+ Fleet, and today we are demonstrating our commitment to mainline rail services, both of which will help us achieve our climate goals. Today's funding will also provide an enhanced passenger service on the Dublin Cork line, and encourage more people to switch from car to rail."

Jim Meade, Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann welcomed the additional funding, saying it "will create 150 additional jobs during 2022".

Posted: 15/12/2021 08:18