Phoenix Park line would solve problem - FG
A plan to re-open the Phoenix Park underground rail line would solve the problem of linking Connolly Station and Dublin Airport at a stroke, Fine Gael transport spokesperson Denis Naughten TD said today.
The Rail Procurement Agency (RPA) has proposed running the new Dublin Airport metro straight into the city centre, bypassing Connolly and Pearse Street Stations.
“The RPA apparently believes this would shave €700 million off the cost of building the metro. Proposals put forward by Fine Gael and the Platform 11 pressure group to re-open the disused Phoenix Park line would provide a cheap and effective solution to this problem," said Deputy Naughten.
“Not only would the underground Phoenix Park line provide a link between Connolly and Heuston stations, it could also provide a link to the new airport metro.
“The Phoenix Park line could be re-opened at a cost of €75m, which is €925m less than proposals by the Transport Minister, Seamus Brennan, to build a new dedicated underground line between Heuston and Connolly Stations.”
