Cork Area Commuter Rail

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.

Wikipedia page on Cork Suburban Rail