Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
413 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport his practical proposals for the DART in 2004 to improve travelling conditions for commuters especially those using the Harmonstown, Killester and Clontarf DART Stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5607/04]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that Iarnród Éireann has embarked on phase one of the DART upgrade project to increase the capacity of the network by more than 30%. This project is designed to increase capacity on the entire DART network by providing eight-car DARTs on peak hour trains, increasing platform lengths and achieving full accessibility at all DART stations. This phase of the project is due for completion in 2005. I understand that the project is proceeding satisfactorily and that work on the line from Connolly Station to Howth Junction, affecting Harmonstown, Killester and Clontarf stations in particular, will commence later in the year. When phase one of the project is completed, Iarnród Éireann will have doubled the capacity of the DART system in less than five years.
