Station needs a makeover, not just a facelift

NOW isn’t that just great news. Ireland, and Dublin in particular, is getting a transport system fit for the 21st century. This will include a new city centre rail station opening in 2009. Wow! Oh, sorry, no, not in Cork, but in Dublin!

Station needs a makeover, not just a facelift

Heuston Station in Dublin might come up to 21st century standards, but Kent station in Cork hasn't reached the 20th century yet.

It is not even mentioned in the 10-year grand plan, which will cost €34.4 billion. Questioned about this a spokesman for Iarnród Éireann said: "A €1.2 million interim upgrade has been sanctioned and large scale development will take place before the end of 2008."

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