Cork Luas route change could see homes and sports grounds compulsorily purchased

Proposed changes to Cork’s light rail route could affect housing estates and sports clubs, sparking concern among local representatives

When the EPR was published last year, concerns were raised about a light rail system sharing the notoriously busy Wilton Rd with cars and buses. Picture: LuasCork.ie

A partial rerouting of the proposed Cork Luas line — outlined in plans seen by the Irish Examiner — could necessitate the compulsory purchase of homes and sporting grounds in a western suburb.

Last summer, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) published the emerging preferred route (EPR) for the planned €1bn-plus Cork light rail system.