Second railway line between Midleton and Glounthaune approved

The project is expected to triple the frequency of trains on the line

At present, 31 trains operate between Cork City and Midleton, Monday to Friday each week. The new development will eventually see that upgraded to a service every 10 minutes, according to the application. File picture

The addition of a second railway line to the existing track between Midleton and Glounthaune has been approved by An Bord Pleanála.

The planning agency has officially granted a railway order for the upgrade of the 10km-long stretch of track between the village and town, a project which is expected to triple the frequency of trains on the line. A railway order is the planning permission equivalent for rail infrastructure projects and can only be delivered by An Bord Pleanála.