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'Critical' €1.8bn Cork area commuter railway project on track under new powers
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The €1.8bn Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme has been designated as critical infrastructure under new government legislation aimed at accelerating project delivery. This status mandates faster decision-making for the rail network, which includes electrification and the construction of eight new stations.
The approximately €1.8bn Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme aims to deliver a modern, electrified commuter rail network with trains operating every 10 minutes on the Mallow, Cobh, and Midleton lines.
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