Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2017
45. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the train station at Royal Canal Park; if his attention has been drawn to the lack of transport infrastructure facing persons who live in the area; his plans to upgrade the Royal Canal path between Ashtown and Broombridge station with improved lighting. [49349/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware plans have been developed for a new train station at Pelletstown, approximately mid-way between Broombridge and Ashtown railway stations. As well as serving this area with a new train station, this facility also incorporates a pedestrian/cycle bridge over both the railway and the canal at this location. This will link with the canal towpath on the north side of the canal, allowing pedestrians to use the canal tow path to walk to Broombridge railway station/Luas stop, where there will be another pedestrian bridge spanning the canal and railway.
In relation to Pelletstown Station, planning permission is in place and work is currently on-going to complete a detailed design and prepare tender documents for the station's construction. This work is expected to be completed in the next two months and the NTA expect to be able to advise a firm timeline for the construction of this station very early next year.
Investment is also planned for the bus network to greatly improve transport infrastructure across the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Work is ongoing on the new BusConnects programme, announced by the NTA earlier this year. Bus Connects will provide a greatly enhanced bus service across Dublin, with high quality infrastructure and services, coupled with major improvements in ticketing and information, all providing a modern, faster, reliable, convenient and attractive public transport solution.
