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Spencer Dock / Phoenix Park Tunnell Public Meeting 2

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  • 21-07-2003 8:42pm
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    Winters
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    I recieved a latter today informing me of the following:

    Fine Gael are again holding a Public meeting on the Phoenix Park rain link, this time concerning the feasibility of the Spencer Dock station in releation to the Phoenix Park rail link. Platform 11 will be there along with that [great :rolleyes; ] Denis Naughten.

    The meeting will take place on Wednesday 23rd July at 8pm in the Oasis Centre [off Seville Place], Dublin 1.


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    dmeehan
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    from breakingnews.ie:

    TDs to visit disused Dublin rail track
    23/07/2003 - 8:31:12 am

    Members of the Oireachtas transport committee are due to visit the disused rail track under the Phoenix Park in Dublin today.

    The track connects Heuston and Connolly stations.

    The Oireachtas transport committee is examining the possibility of developing the line in an effort to encourage more commuters to use rail services.


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    sligoliner
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    Transport Committee to travel on Ireland's hidden rail asset - Naughten


    Fine Gael transport spokesperson Denis Naughten TD, said today (Tuesday) that he is delighted with Irish Rail's decision to allow the Oireachtas Transport Committee travel through the Phoenix Park tunnel tomorrow at Fine Gael's request.

    "The tunnel through the Pheonix Park is one of the most valuable, yet underutilised element of the Irish rail network. It has the potential to ease commuter chaos, and could connect most counties intercity and commuter rails services. In the short term the tunnel could carry a shuttle rail service between Dublin's two main train stations.

    "In the long run, the tunnel has the potential to facilitate a metro development in Dublin. A double rail line connecting Dublin's mainline rail terminals already exits and with a little creativity could be turned into a valuable commuter asset within 18 months.

    · Commuter trains Kildare/Sallins, would be able to get directly to the Dart line at Connolly via a halt at Heuston station, Phibsborough station and a stop at Drumcondra station.
    · The development of a new terminus (financed through Private Public Partnership) at Spencer Dock for Maynooth and Sligo routes with city centre connections and an interchange at Phibsborough, would free up other tracks.
    · As an interim measure Arklow and Wexford could terminate at Pearse station, with commuters utilising the DART for northside connections.

    "Importantly, the right of way already exists for rail developments so new services and upgrades can be done in a shorter time frame than usual. We should make the best use of our existing network before spending massive amounts on projects that could take up to ten years to complete. However, it requires is political commitment to deliver."


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