Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1135. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will complete the construction rail project to open the Phoenix Park tunnel; the benefits of this investment for those commuters using the County Kildare routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10109/16]
View answerThe upgrade to the Phoenix Park Tunnel line is currently underway. The project, which is funded by my Department through the National Transport Authority, will see commuters on the Kildare to Dublin Heuston line have the option of direct trains to Connolly, Tara Street, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations. Services on the Kildare commuter line will be a mix of Kildare to Dublin Heuston and Kildare to Grand Canal Dock services, offering new connections to commuters. These services will commence in Quarter 4, 2016.
