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The Journal
6 days ago
- The Journal
A new train station is being planned for Cabra
IRISH RAIL HAS announced plans for the construction of a new train station in the north Dublin suburb of Cabra. The station, located along the Phoenix Park Tunnel line and planned DART+ South West route, will serve an extra 26,000 people living within one kilometre. It will offer frequent services into the city centre, as well as to the south and west of the country including Cork, Limerick and Galway. These counties will be reachable via the new Heuston West station to be built under the expanded DART+ South West project . The station at Cabra will improve connectivity to commuter stations located between ParkWest and Newbridge – Clondalkin, Adamstown, Hazelhatch. Advertisement A map showing the location of the proposed Cabra train station, marked red. Irish Rail Irish Rail It will present several new links to other modes of transport. There will be four bus stops within 100m of the station entrance, and the station will be served by the proposed Dublin BusConnects routes passing along the R147 Cabra Road, as well as local cycle routes running along the R805 Old Cabra Road. It will be a roughly 13-minute walk to the Luas Green line (Phibsborough stop) and a 23-minute walk to the TUD campus at Grangegorman. Irish Rail says local demand for increased capacity and frequency of service is what drove the decision by the operator to introduce another station. Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, said: 'The addition of the new rail station will be transformational for the local community, offering a significant boost in sustainable public transport.' Irish Rail chief Jim Meade says the planned station 'demonstrated the power of public consultation'. 'The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail connected. This is about to change and change for the better,' he said. Irish Rail plans to initiate work on a planning application in early 2026. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Dublin Live
6 days ago
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- Dublin Live
Irish Rail unveils plans for new Cabra train station
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Irish Rail has announced its plan to develop a new railway station in Cabra. The station will be located on the existing Phoenix Park Tunnel line. The transport service will be displaying the plans at the Deaf Village Ireland Campus, Cabra, from today until July 2. The new station will provide rail access for up to 26,000 people living within one km of the station, offering direct and frequent services to Dublin city centre. It will also offer greater connectivity to Commuter stations between ParkWest and Newbridge. It will also connect commuters to the south and west of the country, including Cork, Limerick and Galway, via the planned new station at Heuston West, which is to be constructed as part of the DART+ South West project. During the public consultation for the DART+ South West project - which will boost frequency and capacity of services on the route - a significant number of local residents requested that a new station at Cabra be considered. Located in the centre of Cabra, the new station will provide public transport interchange opportunities, with the proposed Dublin BusConnects routes passing along the adjacent R147 Cabra Road, as well as local cycle routes running along the R805 Old Cabra Road. There is also potential for Interchange with the proposed new Glasnevin station for connections to the Metrolink once in service. It is also approximately 20-minutes by foot from the new station to the TUD campus at Grangegorman. Chief Executive of Irish Rail Jim Meade said: 'The provision of this new station at Cabra demonstrates the power of public consultation. The public spoke and we listened. This station will provide excellent connectivity for the residents of Cabra. The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail connected. This is about to change and change for the better." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘Public spoke & we listened' – Irish Rail confirm new station plans for busy Dublin suburb in huge boost for commuters
COMMUTERS are set for a major boost as Irish Rail has introduced plans for a new train station in the Cabra area of Dublin. Irish Rail recently announced that the new station would be located in the centre of Cabra, on the existing Phoenix Park Tunnel line, providing connections within the capital. Advertisement 2 Irish Rail has proposed a new station for Cabra Credit: Irish Rail/Future Realities Studios 2 It is set to provide rail access for up to 26k people living within one km of the station Credit: Irish Rail/Future Realities Studios The new station is set to provide rail access for up to 26,000 people living within one km of the station. It comes after a large number of locals asked for a new station at After the study, If the plan is approved, the construction of the new station at Cabra will be delivered together with the Dart+ programme works. Advertisement READ MORE ON IRISH RAIL It is funded by the As part of the Dart+ South West project, a new station at Heuston West is also proposed to be built, connecting commuters to the south and west of the country, including Currently, this line serves the services between Newbridge, Hazelhatch and Celbridge, and Dublin Connolly and Grand Canal Dock. The Cabra station can also offer interchange opportunities for Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Warning And it will be an approximately 20-minute walk from the new station to the TUD campus at Grandegorman, providing students with an extra mode of public transport. 'The pandemic is over' cry fuming Irish Rail passengers as they demand return of popular service The plans and documents of the new station will be on display at the Deaf Village Ireland Campus from today until July 2, with the information also available to view on the Irish Rail website. Speaking at the campaign's launch for the new station, the Irish Rail Chief Executive Jim Meade said: "The provision of this new station at Cabra demonstrates the power of public consultation. "The public spoke and we listened. This station will provide excellent connectivity for the residents of Cabra. Advertisement "The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail connected. "This is about to change and change for the better." 'GREAT BENEFIT TO CABRA' Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport, said: "I am delighted to support the launch of this public information today for the development of a new rail station in Cabra. "The station will be of great benefit to Cabra and I'm very happy to see it move forward with public input." Advertisement NTA's head of rail investment Marcello Corsi said: "The NTA very much welcomes this progress on the project and we would encourage people to use this opportunity to find out about the benefits it will deliver for their community. "The development of railway station at Cabra was a key component for this area in NTA's Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy, and is part of an overall plan to make an improved rail network available to a greater number of people across the region.'
Irish Independent
7 days ago
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- Irish Independent
New train station planned for Dublin suburb, Irish Rail announces
Iarnród Éireann revealed the new station would be located in the centre of Cabra, on the existing Phoenix Park Tunnel line. It is set to provide rail access for up to 26,000 people living within one km of the station, offering direct and frequent services to Dublin city centre. It comes after a significant number of residents requested a new station at Cabra to be considered during the public consultation for the Dart+ South West project, which aims to boost frequency and capacity of services on the route. After the feasibility study, Irish Rail has now proposed to progress the development of a new rail station in Cabra and will start work on a planning application in early 2026. If it is granted, the construction of the new station at Cabra will be delivered together with the Dart+ programme works. The station, funded by the Department of Transport, through the National Transport Authority (NTA), will also provide greater connectivity to Commuter stations between ParkWest and Newbridge. It will connect commuters to the south and west of the country, including Cork, Limerick and Galway, via the planned new station at Heuston West, which is set to be constructed as part of the Dart+ South West project. The services on this line currently run between Newbridge, Hazelhatch and Celbridge, and Dublin Connolly and Grand Canal Dock. The Cabra station can also provide public transport interchange opportunities, with the proposed Dublin BusConnects routes passing along the adjacent 6147 Cabra Road, the local cycle routes running along the R805 Old Cabra Road, and the new proposed Glasnevin station for connections to the Metrolink once in service. It would be an approximately 20-minute walk from the new station to the TUD campus at Grandegorman. ADVERTISEMENT Irish Rail launched a public information campaign today to inform the Cabra community about the station proposals, ahead of the planning application. Speaking at the campaign's launch today, the Irish Rail Chief Executive Jim Meade said the 'provision of this new station at Cabra demonstrates the power of public consultation'. "The public spoke and we listened. This station will provide excellent connectivity for the residents of Cabra,' he said. 'The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail-connected. This is about to change and change for the better.' Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, said the 'addition of the new rail station will be transformational for the local community, offering a significant boost in sustainable public transport'. "The station will be of great benefit to Cabra and I'm very happy to see it move forward with public input,' he added. The plans and documents will be on display at the Deaf Village Ireland Campus in Cabra from today until July 2, with the information also available at the Irish Rail's website.
The Journal
05-06-2025
- The Journal
Irish Rail releases footage of level crossing crashes and near-misses as part of safety appeal
IRISH RAIL HAS appealed for renewed vigilance from the public at level crossings, with thirty incidents of misuse of the crossings being recorded so far this year. This is an increase on the 28 incidents recorded at the same time last year. Eleven of these incidents resulted in damage to the crossing or injury to the person using the crossing, with the majority involving road vehicles colliding with crossing gates or barriers. The level crossing on Serpentine Avenue in Dublin was the most frequent location involved in incidents, with five. This was followed by Sutton, with three incidents, and Bray, Claremont, Coolmine and Sandymount, with two incidents taking place at each level crossing. Irish Rail has released footage of some of the incidents as part of its safety appeal to mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD). The company has partnered with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority to host information mornings at ten level crossings to mark ILCAD and educate road users about the dangers of not acting safely at level crossings. For DART users, these information mornings will take place at Sutton, Cosh, Bray, Merrion Gates and Serpentine Avenue. Advertisement For the national network, they will be held at Lisnagry, Co Limerick; Farranfore, Co Kerry; Athenry, Co Galway; Sullivan's Crossing, Co Galway and Oranmore, Co Galway. New safety cameras The company also announced that Gardaí are planning to introduce up to six Garda/Go Safe safety cameras to operate at railway level crossings to 'enhance safety for rail and road users'. The cameras will record motorists using the crossing and will automatically issue a fine of €160 for speeding, or €80 for breaking a red light, and are liable for three penalty points for either. 'Driver behaviour is becoming more and more problematic at level crossings and I believe these measures will result in improved safety for all, protecting rail and road users alike,' Irish Rail CEO Jim Meade said. The cameras will initially operate in a test phase and become fully activated once the test is completed. Irish Rail said they will be deployed dependent on driver behaviour. 'Where these safety cameras have been deployed across the roads network, driver compliance of up to 98.6% is achieved,' it said. There are currently 861 level crossings on the Irish Rail network. These are a combination of automated CCTV crossings, manned crossings and unmanned user operated accommodation crossings. Irish Rail said it is working to eliminate as many level crossings as practicable, having closed 134 crossings since 2014. Almost 300 people die at level crossings across Europe every year. Level crossing accidents account for 1% of road deaths in Europe, but 31% of all rail fatalities. Irish Rail said there have been no level crossing fatalities in Ireland since 2010. However, it said vigilance is 'essential'. It reminded users of the onus to use crossings responsibly: At automatic crossings: stop safely when the warning lights begin to flash. Never go through crossings when barriers are about to lower or lowering. At staff operated crossings: respect gatekeepers, whose role is to ensure your safety and that of rail users. Stop immediately when the gatekeeper requests it. At user operated crossings: Always stop before crossing to check the line, check the line again after crossing, and always close the gate after use for your safety and that of others. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
