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!

Tue, 08 Nov, 2005 - 00:00

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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