An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted permission for Dublin’s MetroLink, an 18.8km railway line from Charlemont to Swords Estuary, mostly underground.
First proposed in 2000, the project faced delays during the financial crisis. Transport Infrastructure Ireland applied for the Railway Order in November 2022.
Conditions include heritage protection and mitigation for construction disruptions, such as alternative facilities for Fingallians GAA and parking solutions in Glasnevin. Cabinet approval is still required before construction begins.
MetroLink will span 18.8km from Charlemont to Swords Estuary.
The railway line will be predominantly underground.
An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the project with conditions for heritage protection.
Construction disruptions require alternative facilities for affected residents and groups.
Final Cabinet approval is needed before work starts.
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport, shared: “MetroLink will be transformative for the people of North Dublin and the entire country, providing a fast, high-capacity, high-frequency public transport route.”
