Cork Area Commuter Rail Plan 'developing very well', says Irish Rail chairperson

The plan, which has received €185m from the Government so far and will see delivery of new rail infrastructure and electrification, is set to be completed by 2026

The programme also involves developments and enhancements to the rail network from Mallow through Cork to Cobh and Midleton, and electrification and re-signalling across the three main lines of Mallow, Cobh, and Glounthaune to Midleton. Picture: Larry Cummins

The new chairperson of Irish Rail has said that the Cork Area Commuter Rail plan is "developing very well".

The plan, which has received €185m investment from the Government so far and will see delivery of new rail infrastructure and electrification, is set to be completed by 2026.