"The MetroLink plans to provide a high-frequency rail connection from Swords to Charlemont, linking Dublin Airport with the city centre and reducing pressure on the existing Luas and bus networks. There will be 16 stations along the route from Swords to Ranelagh, most of which will be underground. An Coimisiun Pleanala decided to grant permission generally in accordance with an inspector's recommendation, which is contained in a 1,600 page report."
"The approval was welcomed by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, who will bring proposals to Government for the establishment of MetroLink as a statutory delivery body responsible for the construction of the project. The project is the largest single investment project in the National Development Plan. Mr O'Brien said: "Today's planning news is a hugely positive step for MetroLink, which is a key strategic project for the Government and Ireland.""
Railway Order approval was published after three years in the planning system, authorising all works for the MetroLink Swords–Charlemont project. The line will link Dublin Airport with the city centre, have 16 stations mostly underground, and a journey time of approximately 25 minutes. Transport Infrastructure Ireland applied for the order in November 2022 and An Coimisiun Pleanala granted permission largely following a 1,600-page inspector's recommendation. Trains will run every three minutes at peak times. The project is the largest single investment in the National Development Plan and is expected to ease pressure on Luas and bus networks and enable tens of thousands of new homes.
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