Over €3 million worth of much-needed upgrades to lifts at twelve Dublin DART and train stations are set to be pumped in by Iarnroid Eireann this winter.
But the refurbish job means passengers with reduced mobility may have to move along the line to a nearby stop as some works will take over two months to fully finish.
Works at some stops have already began, with Malahide's renovations beginning four weeks ago with a planned end date of October 2.
Iarnroid Eireann say that while there "may be some disruptions now, but this work will provide extra reliable station access for everyone in the future".
Dublin Live have previously revealed how some of the city's busiest DART stations had their lifts break down over 40 times in just over a year.
But despite some breakdown black spots like Tara Street and Skerries being included in the list of 12 stations, Grand Canal Dock - which had the most breakdowns - is left off.
However Irish Rail added that 52 stations nationwide were set for big upgrades in the next three years after this initial round.
The full list of stations can be found below:
| Station | Work begin | Work Finish | Accessibility arrangements during works |
|---|---|---|---|
Malahide |
31st August |
2nd October |
Trains for customers requiring access to be directed to platform 1 |
Donabate |
2nd September |
6th October |
Ramp access to both platforms |
Raheny |
7th September |
9th October |
Ramp access to both platforms |
Dun Laoghaire |
23rd September |
25th November |
Access to southbound platform. Northbound – please use Sandycove Station, road transfer to Dun Laoghaire. |
Skerries |
23rd September |
26th November |
Trains for customers requiring access to be directed to platform 1 |
Balbriggan |
23rd September |
27th November |
Access to Northbound platform. Southbound: please board/alight at Skerries. Road transfer will be provided between Skerries and Balbriggan. |
Rush and Lusk |
28th September |
30th October |
Ramp access to both platforms |
Salthill and Monkstown |
30th September |
3rd November |
Access to Northbound platform. Southbound: please use Dun Laoghaire Station. |
Bayside |
5th October |
6th November |
Please use Sutton or Howth Junction. For passengers alighting at Howth Junction, road transfer from Howth Junction to Bayside. |
Tara Street |
26th October |
26th November |
Please use Connolly or Pearse Stations |
Clontarf Road |
28th October |
1st December |
Passengers to alight at Connolly. Road transfer between Connolly and Clontarf Road. |
Clonsilla |
9th November |
11th December |
Ramp access to both platforms. Assistance available between platforms. |
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