NORTHBOUND CROSS-CITY STOP WILL ENHANCE LUAS SERVICE - KENNY

Posted on December 12, 2014 1:15 PM   |   Permanent Link   

Dublin Labour TD and member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Sean Kenny, has said that the decision by An Bord Pleanála to allow the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) to develop a northbound stop on Dawson Street as part of Luas Cross City is a positive step.

"Luas Cross City will run from the Green Line terminus at St. Stephen's Green through the city centre and crossing over the Red Line, and then going on to Phibsborough, Cabra to Broombridge. It is on budget and on time for opening in late 2017."

"Provision has already been made for a southbound stop on Dawson Street and I think a northbound stop will enhance the service there. I know it had wide support from businesses in the area and I think people who will be using the Luas will also appreciate and would support the idea of it. As provision was already made in the contract for a northbound stop, there will be no additional costs or time added to the project on the back of this decision, which shows that the team behind the Luas Cross City project are able to anticipate changes and additions to the line."

"This decision also means that a stop will be located halfway between the St. Stephen's Green and Westmoreland Street stops, which will result in the National Gallery, the National Library and Trinity College, as well as other tourist attractions will be considerably enhanced, not to mention the additional flexibility for commuters as they move around the city."