Cork Area Commuter Rail |
Opened : c.1850-2029 |
Status : Under construction/planned |
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SInce the mid-19th century, Cork has had a railway network. Suburban services have been running ever since, although much of the system was closed in the mid-20th century. Serious plans to expand it date from the 1990s, and in 2009 the spur from Glounthaune to Midleton was reopened as single track. Update 23/10/2023: Construction on a new platform at Cork Kent has begun and is expected to be done by end 2024. Update 01/05/2024: A contract has been issued for the design of 8 new train stations for the Cork area network. The stations are Blackpool, Monard, Tivoli, Carrigtwohill West, Waterrock, Ballynoe, Blarney and Dunkettle. Update 01/09/2024: Double tracking of the rail line from Glounthaune to Midleton has begun and is expected by 2026. | ||||
Origin | Macroom |
Terminates | Cobh and Midlton |
Places Served | Cork city centre, Blarney, Fota Island, Cobh, Midleton |
Intersects | Cork Luas |
Section | km | Opening Date | Standard |
Glounthaune to Midleton | 10 | 2009-07-30 | Single track heavy rail |
New platform at Cork Kent | 2024-12 | ||
Glounthaune to Midleton | 10 | 2026 | Double track heavy rail |
Blackpool, Monard, Tivoli, Carrigtwohill West, Waterrock, Ballynoe, Blarney and Dunkettle | 2029 | New stations |