Luas Cork extensions ‘more than likely’ within decade

TII head of light rail projects Paolo Carbone said that, once all planning stages are cleared, construction of the rail line would take five years and could be completed by 2036
Computer-generated image of the Cork Luas. TII head of light rail projects Paolo Carbone said that, once all planning stages are cleared, construction of the rail line would take five years and could be completed by 2036.

Computer-generated image of the Cork Luas. TII head of light rail projects Paolo Carbone said that, once all planning stages are cleared, construction of the rail line would take five years and could be completed by 2036.

Wed, 27 May, 2026 - 19:18
Donal O’Keeffe

Preparations for extensions to the €2.5bn-plus Luas Cork project will “more than likely” begin in the next 10 years, before the initial phase is complete, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has said.

The preferred route for the 20km light rail service was published in April. It is due to run over 27 stops from Ballincollig in the west, through the city centre, to Mahon in the east. It is  subject to a non-statutory public consultation.

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