New platform at Cork's Kent Station for new commuter routes

The proposed extension will allow passengers to travel from Mallow onto Midleton or Cobh without changing service at Kent Station

The development will consist of an extension of platform 5, which will provide a long and straight two-sided island platform with a width of about 6m. Picture: Dan Linehan.

Irish Rail has commenced the tender process for a platform extension at Kent Station for commuter trains.

The project is part of the Cork Area Commuter Rail (CARC) programme, which aims to deliver a higher capacity and more frequent suburban rail service for the city.