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#Metrolink

# metrolink - Tuesday 5 July, 2022

Eamon Ryan: 'Utmost commitment' to deliver MetroLink following 8,000 submissions from public
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

Eamon Ryan: 'Utmost commitment' to deliver MetroLink following 8,000 submissions from public

Jul 5th 2022, 2:07 PM 19,545 Views 46 Comments

Construction on the project is forecasted to begin in 2025, with it set to be completed in the early 2030s.

MetroLink 'megaproject' planned to be within walking distance of 175,000 people across Dublin
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

MetroLink 'megaproject' planned to be within walking distance of 175,000 people across Dublin

Updated Jul 5th 2022, 12:37 PM 77,551 Views 99 Comments

The service is expected to be up and running by 2034.

# metrolink - Tuesday 9 November, 2021

Underground Dart line mothballed for 20 years, according to updated Dublin transport strategy
# Off The Rails
# Off The Rails

Underground Dart line mothballed for 20 years, according to updated Dublin transport strategy

Updated Nov 9th 2021, 2:00 PM 38,636 Views 100 Comments
  • The strategy includes proposals for the long-awaited Metrolink from Swords to Charlemont.
  • Planning permission for the Metrolink will be sought next year but the scheme won't be operational until after 2031.
  • Proposals for an underground line linking Heuston Station to the Dart service have been shelved until after 2042.

# metrolink - Tuesday 28 September, 2021

Taoiseach says 2034 is a 'realistic assessment' of when MetroLink will be delivered
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

Taoiseach says 2034 is a 'realistic assessment' of when MetroLink will be delivered

Sep 28th 2021, 4:08 PM 11,391 Views 33 Comments

The Taoiseach says it is ‘wrong’ to say the project has not been delayed.

# metrolink - Tuesday 21 September, 2021

Calls for clarity on MetroLink after reports it will not be completed until 2034
# Transport
# Transport

Calls for clarity on MetroLink after reports it will not be completed until 2034

Sep 21st 2021, 2:48 PM 22,777 Views 49 Comments

The project was due to be completed by 2027.

# metrolink - Sunday 19 May, 2019

NTA will fund and reinstate new Markievicz Leisure Centre but no council sites available
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

NTA will fund and reinstate new Markievicz Leisure Centre but no council sites available

May 19th 2019, 6:00 AM 14,737 Views 14 Comments

The pool and leisure centre are set to be demolished to make way for MetroLink.

# metrolink - Monday 13 May, 2019

'This cannot happen': Records show how TDs lobbied NTA to change original Metrolink plan
# FOI
# FOI

'This cannot happen': Records show how TDs lobbied NTA to change original Metrolink plan

May 13th 2019, 12:05 AM 33,486 Views 38 Comments

Plans for the line were changed this year following local opposition on both sides of Dublin.

# metrolink - Thursday 18 April, 2019

From Swords Central to Charlemont: here's what ten of Dublin's new Metrolink stations will look like
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

From Swords Central to Charlemont: here's what ten of Dublin's new Metrolink stations will look like

Apr 18th 2019, 9:34 AM 48,228 Views 62 Comments

The NTA has published artist’s impressions of 10 proposed stations on the line.

# metrolink - Sunday 14 April, 2019

NTA defends new MetroLink stop despite €12 million spend on nearby underground station site
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

NTA defends new MetroLink stop despite €12 million spend on nearby underground station site

Apr 14th 2019, 12:05 AM 33,347 Views 67 Comments

Phibsborough locals have called on the NTA to reverse its decision.

# metrolink - Saturday 6 April, 2019

'It's really heartbreaking': Dublin apartment owners vow to fight demolition of their homes for Metrolink
# College Gate
# College Gate

'It's really heartbreaking': Dublin apartment owners vow to fight demolition of their homes for Metrolink

Apr 6th 2019, 10:00 PM 55,121 Views 44 Comments

70 city centre apartments are set to be acquired as part of the plans.

# metrolink - Friday 29 March, 2019

FactCheck: Was there a plan to close the Luas Green Line for up to four years to construct the Metrolink?
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

FactCheck: Was there a plan to close the Luas Green Line for up to four years to construct the Metrolink?

Mar 29th 2019, 12:05 AM 18,469 Views 34 Comments

The Minister for Transport was among those to make the claim.

# metrolink - Wednesday 27 March, 2019

NTA receives 30,000 submissions about BusConnects plan
# Public Transport
# Public Transport

NTA receives 30,000 submissions about BusConnects plan

Mar 27th 2019, 6:15 AM 11,061 Views 20 Comments

The NTA boss is to appear before an Oireachtas committee today to talk about Metrolink and BusConnects plans.

# metrolink - Tuesday 26 March, 2019

NTA confirms new Metrolink route will terminate at Charlemont stop
# Curtailed
# Curtailed

NTA confirms new Metrolink route will terminate at Charlemont stop

Updated Mar 26th 2019, 5:34 PM 63,106 Views 86 Comments

The proposed route to Sandyford would have meant prolonged disruption to the Luas line.

GAA club will not lose pitch after revised Metrolink plans but soccer club will be affected
# Dublin
# Dublin

GAA club will not lose pitch after revised Metrolink plans but soccer club will be affected

Mar 26th 2019, 4:14 PM 20,381 Views 29 Comments

Na Fianna’s home pitch at Mobhi Road will be left alone but Home Farm FC will see some disruption.

# metrolink - Monday 25 February, 2019

Dublin campaigners protest demolition of apartment complex and pool for MetroLink
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

Dublin campaigners protest demolition of apartment complex and pool for MetroLink

Feb 25th 2019, 6:10 AM 29,422 Views 22 Comments

The Markievicz centre was refurbished by Dublin City Council for €1 million in 2016.

# metrolink - Friday 22 February, 2019

Metrolink: How did we get here and what's next?
# Alternative Routes
# Alternative Routes

Metrolink: How did we get here and what's next?

Feb 22nd 2019, 6:10 AM 23,683 Views 39 Comments

The NTA is due to publish a preferred route in March.

# metrolink - Thursday 21 February, 2019

Closure of Luas Green Line to facilitate Metrolink 'off the agenda', Ross says
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

Closure of Luas Green Line to facilitate Metrolink 'off the agenda', Ross says

Feb 21st 2019, 6:27 PM 17,640 Views 44 Comments

The Minister’s comments follow reports that the Luas Green Line could be closed for up to four years.

# metrolink - Thursday 7 February, 2019

Why Dublin's MetroLink is too important to succumb to the whingers and naysayers
# Insights And Opinion
# Insights And Opinion

Why Dublin's MetroLink is too important to succumb to the whingers and naysayers

Feb 7th 2019, 5:21 PM 1,464 Views 0 Comments

The rollout of the light rail service can’t come quick enough for the city’s biggest employers.

# metrolink - Tuesday 30 October, 2018

Another delay for Metrolink as public consultation results pushed back
# Delays
# Delays

Another delay for Metrolink as public consultation results pushed back

Updated Oct 30th 2018, 9:02 PM 27,845 Views 53 Comments

“We now expect to update stakeholders and hold the second non-statutory consultation early in the New Year.”

# metrolink - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

MetroLink will impose 'Berlin Wall' through community, say South Dublin locals
# Divisions
# Divisions

MetroLink will impose 'Berlin Wall' through community, say South Dublin locals

Jul 18th 2018, 4:45 PM 52,305 Views 79 Comments

The controversial BusConnects and Metrolink plans were discussed in the Oireachtas Transport Committee today.

# metrolink - Wednesday 27 June, 2018

Eamon Ryan: Open letter to Shane Ross on the need for a review of the Metrolink design
# Read Me
# Read Me

Eamon Ryan: Open letter to Shane Ross on the need for a review of the Metrolink design

Jun 27th 2018, 10:00 AM 22,354 Views 69 Comments

“Closing all the roads and pedestrian crossings along the Luas line, will divide every local community between Beechwood and Sandyford.”

# metrolink - Monday 25 June, 2018

M50 operating with traffic levels that weren't expected until the mid-2020s
# Public Transport
# Public Transport

M50 operating with traffic levels that weren't expected until the mid-2020s

Jun 25th 2018, 4:34 PM 21,105 Views 41 Comments

Transport Infrastructure Ireland boss said there has been a ‘huge increase’ in M50 traffic in the last four years.

# metrolink - Wednesday 20 June, 2018

'Likely but not certain' that new Metrolink design could save GAA grounds
# Na Fianna
# Na Fianna

'Likely but not certain' that new Metrolink design could save GAA grounds

Jun 20th 2018, 2:17 PM 12,681 Views 18 Comments

Na Fianna’s home on Mobhi Road in Glasnevin had been set to be both the home to a new underground station.

# metrolink - Tuesday 1 May, 2018

Varadkar says Metrolink route would cause 'enormous damage' to local clubs and schools
# Metrolink
# Metrolink

Varadkar says Metrolink route would cause 'enormous damage' to local clubs and schools

May 1st 2018, 10:45 PM 24,899 Views 59 Comments

Members of local sporting clubs and schools have repeatedly raised concerns over the proposed plans in recent weeks.

# metrolink - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

Gaelscoil raises 'grave health concerns' over plan to use grounds for Metrolink supplies
# Building Material
# Building Material

Gaelscoil raises 'grave health concerns' over plan to use grounds for Metrolink supplies

Apr 25th 2018, 2:47 PM 16,618 Views 28 Comments

Metrolink proposals were up for discussion in the Transport Oireachtas Committee this afternoon.

# metrolink - Wednesday 28 March, 2018

GAA club asks members not to get involved in political campaigns to save its home from Metrolink route
# Na Fianna
# Na Fianna

GAA club asks members not to get involved in political campaigns to save its home from Metrolink route

Mar 28th 2018, 6:10 AM 31,156 Views 31 Comments

“Any campaign currently ongoing using the Na Fianna logo is not doing so at the request or on behalf of Na Fianna.”

# metrolink - Friday 23 March, 2018

Poll: Do you think the MetroLink will be built on time?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Do you think the MetroLink will be built on time?

Mar 23rd 2018, 9:30 AM 28,746 Views 85 Comments

The high-frequency, electric rail service is planned to be open to the public from 2027, according to the National Transport Authority.

Dublin's Metrolink will only go north - south until at least 2035
# Metro West
# Metro West

Dublin's Metrolink will only go north - south until at least 2035

Mar 23rd 2018, 6:05 AM 27,815 Views 32 Comments

The plan does not envisage the system going west of the city.

# metrolink - Thursday 22 March, 2018

GAA club could lose pitch for up to six years due to Metrolink works
# Going Underground
# Going Underground

GAA club could lose pitch for up to six years due to Metrolink works

Mar 22nd 2018, 4:31 PM 34,838 Views 65 Comments

In total, the National Transport Authority reckons that 100 properties will be affected.

The 'Metro North' is now the MetroLink - here's what it'll look like
# On Track
# On Track

The 'Metro North' is now the MetroLink - here's what it'll look like

Mar 22nd 2018, 2:06 PM 93,313 Views 150 Comments

There will be a total of 15 new Metro stations as part of the €3-billion development.

# metrolink - Tuesday 11 August, 2015

Girl, 14, has change stolen by gang at ticket machine
# Manchester
# Manchester

Girl, 14, has change stolen by gang at ticket machine

Aug 11th 2015, 7:30 PM 26,281 Views 42 Comments

Police are urging commuters to be vigilant about a scam involving Blu Tack that is being used.

# metrolink - Wednesday 8 December, 2010

Viewers call to check tram services after Corrie crash
# Coronation Street
From The Daily Edge
# Coronation Street

Viewers call to check tram services after Corrie crash

Dec 8th 2010, 3:19 PM 1,775 Views 0 Comments

Confused Coronation Street viewers call Metrolink to ask whether the Corrie tram crash caused any disruption to services.

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