DART to extend to M3 Parkway

Permission has been given by An Bord Pleanála to extend the DART network to the M3 Parkway near Dunboyne and to Maynooth. The DART+ West project will deliver a more sustainable transport option for a number of communities such as Maynooth, Leixlip and Castleknock, said Iarnród Éireann.

The Iarnród Éireann application included new plans for rail capacity enhancements at Connolly Station along with providing a station at Spencer Dock to interchange with the Luas Red Line and a new second station entrance on Preston Street. A proposal has also been made in the application for the building of a new DART depot west of Maynooth train station to maintain the new DART+ fleet but due to flood risks regarding this proposal, An Bord Pleanála have not given permission for this to go ahead.