Tag: DART

DART northern line capacity must increase as extra carriages secured

Capacity on the Dart’s northern commuter line from Dublin city through Fingal and onto surrounding regions must be increased with more carriages secured, a Fine Gael TD has said. A crucial milestone was reached today in the delivery of the DART+ as the Government approved the programme’s Programme Preliminary Business Case. Dublin Fingal TD Deputy Alan Farrell said, “DART+ is…

211 Dart carriages vandalised since start of the year at a cost of over €500,000

Over 200 Dart carriages have been vandalised since the start of the year at a cost of over €500,000, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell. Deputy Farrell has reiterated his call for a dedicated unit within An Garda Síochána to tackle rising incidents of anti-social behaviour and vandalism on our buses, trains, Darts and Luas. Deputy Farrell, who represents…

Major DART service expansion for the New Year

Additional services vital for travelling public   Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said the major DART service expansion which will be provided for the travelling public in the New Year, will greatly benefit residents across the North County.   “I am delighted that Minister Donohoe has agreed to expand DART services in the New Year. These…

Malahide wins award for Best DART Station

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has congratulated Malahide Station on winning the accolade of Best DART Station at the annual Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards. “Malahide Station provides an easy link for visitors and tourists to come to our local community. It provides an essential transport link which incentivises investment in Malahide and the surrounding communities, while…

DART services to be extended to serve Donabate, Rush & Lusk, Skerries and Balbriggan

Fine Gael TD, for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said the expansion of the DART service from Malahide to Balbriggan will greatly benefit residents in the North County. “I am delighted with the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, that the DART service will be extended from Malahide to serve the local community in…