Second round of public consultation on DART+ Coastal North is now open

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The second round of public consultation on Irish Rail’s proposed DART+ Coastal North route is now open until Friday 23rd June 2023.

The DART+ Coastal North proposal includes an extension of the existing electrified rail network by around 37km from Malahide to Drogheda MacBride stations, as well as providing the necessary infrastructure to facilitate an increase to the rail capacity on the Northern Line between Dublin City Centre and Drogheda MacBride Station, including the Howth branch of the DART line.

Key features of the DART+ Coastal North project are:

  • an extension of the electrification of the Northern Line from Malahide to Drogheda (circa 37km), including necessary re-signalling of the line.

  • the construction of train stabling and other further rail infrastructure improvements at Drogheda MacBride, Malahide, Clongriffin and Howth Junction & Donaghmede Stations.

  • the implementation of significant upgrades and enhancements at Howth Junction & Donaghmede Station including improved accessibility arrangements (pictured above).

  • a DART shuttle service on the Howth Branch Line.

  • the construction of a new platform at Drogheda MacBride Station and a new track at Clongriffen Station.

As part of the public consultation process, Irish Rail is hosting a series of in-person public information events and a public webinar to present the DART+ Coastal North Preferred Option plans.

These events are as follows:

  • In-person event No.1 – The Marine Hotel, Sutton. 16th May 2023, from 16:00hrs to 20:00hrs.

  • In-person event No.2 – The D Hotel, Drogheda. 18th May 2023, from 16:00hrs to 20:00hrs.

  • In-person event No.3 – St Sylvester’s GAA Club, Malahide. 23rd May 2023, from 16:00hrs to 20:00hrs.

  • Public Webinar – 30th May 2023 at 19:00hrs.

For more information on the DART+ program, please visit the DART+ website here.

Development, DARTMatt Walsh