Work to start on reinstating Limerick to Foynes rail line

The line’s reinstatement is a key element of Iarnród Éireann's Rail Freight 2040 Strategy

Iarnród Éireann Chief Executive Jim Meade and Paul Brown, CEO of John Sisk and Son. Works being undertaken by John Sisk and Son as part of phase one includes track replacement, renewal works, and infrastructure installation, with vegetation clearance already underway.

Major works will commence next month following Cork builders and contractors, John Sisk and Son landing a €65m contract for the first phase of works to reinstate the Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services.

Funded by the Department of Transport, the first phase of the works will focus on track and track bed works, vegetation clearance, fencing and works at bridges, level crossings and public road crossings.