MetroLink (Dublin) - MetroLink Route Selection and Funding - E

MetroLink (Dublin) - E

MetroLink Route Selection and Funding

Metro West was proposed to serve the northern parts of Finglas via stops at the N2 and Meakstown. When developing options for Metro West, the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) considered routes south of the M50, serving Finglas more directly. Ultimately, these routes were not deemed feasible.

On 11 November 2008, the RPA chose their preferred route for Metro West, including indicative stops, depot and Park and Ride locations. The preferred route for Metro West ran from Tallaght to Metro North at Dardistown, via Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Blanchardstown. The planned route would interchange with (from south to north) the Luas Red Line, Kildare Railway Line, Luas Line F (to Lucan), Maynooth Railway Line and Metro North Line, as well as local bus services.

By 2016, Metro West had been excluded from the National Transport Authority's "Transport Strategy For The Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035". As of 2018, Metro West was not due to be considered for government funding until after 2035.

MetroLink (Dublin) Overview

MetroLink Location: Dublin, Ireland
MetroLink Proposer: Transport Infrastructure Ireland
MetroLink Status: Design phase (pending approval of planning permission)
MetroLink Type: Metro
MetroLink Start Date: Unknown
MetroLink Completion Date: Unknown

Metro North Legend

Belinstown
Lissenhall
Estuary
Swords
Fosterstown - Park and ride
Dublin Airport
Dardistown - Park and ride
Northwood
Ballymun
Dublin City University
Griffith Avenue
Drumcondra
Mater
Parnell Square
O'Connell Bridge
St Stephen's Green

MetroLink Legend

Possible Route

Estuary - Park and ride
Seatown
Swords Central
Fosterstown - Park and ride
Dublin Airport
Dardistown - Park and ride
Northwood
Ballymun
Collins Avenue
Griffith Park
Glasnevin
Mater
O'Connell Street
Tara Street
St Stephen's Green
Charlemont

Metro West (Proposed) Legend

Dardistown - Park and ride
Harristown
Silloge
Meakstown
Kildonan
Cappoge
Abbotstown
NAC
Blanchardstown
Millennium Park
Porterstown
Liffey Valley
Rowlagh
Fonthill
Clondalkin
St Brigids
Newlands
Belgard Luas
Colbert's Fort
Tallaght East

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