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  • All-Island Strategic Rail Review

    Topics:
    • Public transport, 
    • Bus, rail and ferry travel

    The All-Island Strategic Rail Review Report, which was jointly commissioned by the Department of Transport in Ireland and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, sets out a strategic vision for the development of the rail system across the island of Ireland over the coming decades.

    About the Review

    The Rail Review Report sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance the rail system in Ireland and Northern Ireland up to 2050, aligning with net carbon zero commitments in both jurisdictions. The recommendations seek to transform the quality of the rail system to the benefit of passengers and wider society on the island, involving additional track capacity, electrification, increased speeds, higher service frequencies and new routes.

    The final Rail Review Report has taken account of responses received on a draft Report which was issued for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) public consultation in July 2023. This and the related work packages can be found here.

    The final Rail Review Report and related environmental documents are now available:

    • All-Island Strategic Rail Review

    An overview of the Report can be found in the Press Release announcing its publication.

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