Upgrades for Laytown, Gormanston railway stations
A new lift will be installed at Gormanston Railway station next year and the existing lift at the Laytown station will be replaced this year.
Iarnród Éireann has announced its 2021 programme of investment in lift and escalator replacement, which it says will benefit passengers of reduced mobility at 22 stations,.
Plans for brand new lift facilities will also be developed in 2021 at both Gormanston and Dalkey Stations, ensuring that both stations are equipped to the most up to date standards for persons of reduced mobility. Design and planning works are underway, and it is planned to undertake works in 2022, subject to planning permission.
Laytown will see the installation of new heavy duty stainless steel electric traction lift in the third quarter of this year.
The 2021 programme will comprise an investment of €5.8 million, funded by the National Transport Authority.
Cllr Sharon Tolan welcomed the announcement by Irish Rail and the NTA, that both Laytown and Gormanston Train Stations are included in their list of planned works.
“This is great news for our commuters at two very busy train stations. Navigating platforms in a wheelchair or indeed with a buggy, is a difficult task. These works will ensure that both stations are equipped to the most up to date standards for persons of reduced mobility.” she said.
The upgrade of lifts in train stations is a key step towards making public transport accessible for all. Lifts which are out of service can significantly impact the ability of persons with reduced mobility to access services.