| Dunboyne Train by 2010 |
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| Written by Daniel | |
| Monday, 03 March 2008 | |
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Meath commuters can expect to be boarding a train into Dublin by 2010 after planning permission was granted on Friday for the Clonsilla-Dunboyne line. In the first decision made under a new fast-track process, An Bord Pleanala gave permission, subject to 13 conditions, which will allow Iarnrod Eireann to begin construction by the end of the year. The 7.5km line will allow commuters to travel from Dunboyne to the city centre in 33 minutes, avoiding the gridlock that plagues Meath commuters. A park-and-ride facility for 1,200 cars will also be built at Pace, north of Dunboyne, which will caters for commuters from all over the county. Yesterday Iarnrod Eireann welcomed the decision, saying it was part of the "most significant expansion" of the country's rail network in 100 years. The plans include a fully-accessible station at Dunboyne with car parking for up to 400 vehicles, with trains into the city centre every 15 minutes at peak times. Trains will travel from Dunboyne to Clonsilla and continue along the existing commuter line to the city centre, and the line could be upgraded to a DART service if required. Each train will take 1,200 commuters into the city, or 4,800 commuters per hour at peak times. From the Irish Independent, Sat 1st March 2008          |
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