MetroLink looks to buy over 100 Dublin homes ahead of construction
Transport Infrastructure Ireland aims to have the process concluded by the end of June. The State is looking to purchase over 100 Dublin homes ahead of the construction of the MetroLink. Talks have begun between MetroLink officials and some affected homeowners, with compulsory purchase orders also being issued to some city-centre homes owned by Dublin […]
5 months ago
First MetroLink phases enter tender process
We’re getting there… The first stages of the MetroLink have entered the tender process. They have entered the tender process at the maximum value of just under €8 billion minus VAT, however Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) expects the project’s bids to be much less than this. In a statement, they revealed they are inviting bids […]
6 months ago
Judicial review proceedings into Metrolink have been withdrawn
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien shared the good news. Judicial review proceedings into Dublin’s Metrolink rail line have been withdrawn. A number of south Dublin residents lodged the application for a judicial review of An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to approve the project. The €9.5 billion project will have a terminus around Charlemont. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) […]
8 months ago
MetroLink project in Dublin expected to need 8,000 staff, committee told
According to the project director, overseas contractors will supply some personnel. The MetroLink project in Dublin is expected to need around 8,000 staff, a committee has been told. Director of the MetroLink programme, Sean Sweeney, said the biggest contracts for the 19km Dublin-to-Swords rail line are expected to go to international firms, some of which will bring […]
9 months ago
Dublin Metrolink construction will cause rail disruption for 21 months on these key lines
Disruptions from Maynooth and Dunboyne to Dublin can be expected. The construction of Dublin’s Metrolink will cause rail disruption for 21 months on some key lines. The €10 billion project was given the green light last week, 25 years after it was first proposed, with operations set to begin in the mid-2030s. It’s now being […]
11 months ago
Green light given for €10 billion MetroLink rail line
The 19km line could see airport to city journeys of 20 minutes. The green light has been given for the MetroLink rail line. An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the 19km line which could see journeys from the city to the airport take just 20 minutes. The approval of the long-awaited line comes three years after planning […]
11 months ago