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Dublin may get subway system within two years

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DANIEL O'CARROLL,
IrishCentral.com Staff Writer
Published Thursday, July 1, 2010, 10:58 PM
Updated Thursday, July 1, 2010, 11:00 PM

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Artist's impression of the proposed underground system
Artist's impression of the proposed underground system


Rail chiefs in the Republic of Ireland are seeking permission to lodge a €2.5b proposal to develop an underground segment to Dublin light commuter rail system, the Dart.

An application –lodged yesterday with the city’s planning authority– sets out the details for the plan which will include boring 7.6km worth of twin-tunnels through the city’s centre.

It’s thought that the scheme could treble the number of rail passengers in Dublin.

The scheme would connect the Northern and Kildare lines, currently not linked, and would also involve the construction of brand new underground stations at Spencer Dock, Pearse Station, St Stephen's Green, Christchurch and Heuston Station.

The scheme would involve a collaboration between private industry and public money, but the Transport Minister refused to disclose to journalists just how much public money would be put in to the venture.

It’s believed that the Government will move to ask the European Investment Bank for money towards some aspects of the project.

The scheme – called the Dart Underground– will finally link all of the capital's rail systems - Dart, Commuter, InterCity, Luas and Metro and form for the first time a fully integrated rail network, something which the city’s residents have been clamoring for for years.

And Ianrod Eireann, Ireland’s national rail company, said that it believes that the system could treble rail traffic as more Dubliners see taking the rail as a viable and effective transport option.

Up to 7,000 jobs would be created during construction, according to plans.

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LilPaddy | Jul 04, 2010, 11:10 PM EDT
From what I have seen in my last 4 visits back home (Kimmage, Dub)since 2005.... BOTH MALE AND FEMALES of all age groups SHOULD BE LOOKING MORE TO BIKES AND WALKING... There are so many fat assed big bellied men and women of all age groups.... IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT I'M IN IRELAND...... And now they/'we' want a subway???? Get real Ireland (or should I say Dublin).... Fatten up your arases on some man's money... Stuff the Subway....... At least until we can actually afford it... (maybe around 2025 or so) P.S. Prepare and start now...by shutting down the 'Irish Welfare' to all of Europe...... NOW!!!

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Searlit | Jul 02, 2010, 10:37 AM EDT
Private industry and public money, sounds like a taxpayer nightmare. I know that Dublin would benefit from having the additional transportation, but long term costs would be much less if it was entirely public controlled.

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