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Metrolink: Ireland's Biggest Rail Project | Ireland News

Metrolink: Ireland's Biggest Rail Project | Ireland News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 16, 2026 Duration: 2:13
Ireland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Metrolink, the state’s biggest ever rail project, is poised to transform urban transit with a 16-stop line from Estuary to Charlemont, powered by renewables and set to deliver 77,000 new homes. Projected for 2036-2038 at €17.5B, it boasts a strong ROI of €1.13–€1.95 per euro invested — despite past setbacks and global uncertainty. With construction bids imminent and final approval expected by end-2027, this long-awaited revival could redefine mobility — but the real cost will be decided in the market.

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