Iarnród Éireann is reminding communities and customers to give their feedback on the proposed improvement of the train track from Glounthaune to Midleton line by Tuesday 16th August.
Following analysis of feedback received during consultation, the project design will be finalised and brought forward for Railway Ordlodgement with An Bord Pleanála in Autumn of this year.
The Glounthaune to Midleton Twin Tracking is just one in a series of rail improvement projects that are currently being progressed in the Cork Metropolitan Area.
Following the announcement earlier in July of the doubling of off-peak services from Cork to Cobh/Midleton, a planning application was recently submitted to Cork City Council for the construction of a through platform at Kent Station. The proposed construction of this new platform at Kent Station will allow commuter trains to travel through Kent Station from Mallow and onto Midleton or Cobh without terminating or requiring passengers to change service, as is the case today.
This will mean a better service for passengers while also offering operational flexibility and the opportunity to increase passenger capacity on the network. Subject to planning being granted, construction of the through platform is expected to commence in 2023 with a view to completion in 2024.
