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A major extension of the DART service further into Kildare with a new station is in the pipeline, it has been confirmed.
The development would see residents of the Naas and Kilcock areas brought into the commuter rail network.
Minister James Lawless said the proposed extension would "turbo charge commuting options for the north Kildare public.”
He further indicated that a brand new station for Naas commuters is being considered in the vicinity of Millennium Park.
Mr Lawless told The Leinster Leader that funding has been secured to prepare for the future rollout of DART to Sallins/Naas on the southwest line, and to Kilcock on the west line.
This will being the DART services even further than the already agreed extensions to Hazelhatch and Maynooth on the respective lines.
The rail link would bring unprecedented fast and efficient travel to and from the heart of Dublin city centre into the heart of north Kildare.
It would make it easier for the people of Kildare to get into the Capital for work, shopping, visiting friends and family or any other reasons.
Mr Lawless told the Leader: “I’m delighted to announce that as part of Budget 2025 I have instructed the National Transport Authority (NTA) to commence the rollout of the DART+ project to Sallins station on the Dart Southwest line and to Kilcock on the DART West line.
“The DART+ projects involve a major upgrade of the current commuter rail services in Kildare, we’re also bringing them into Wicklow and up to Drogheda on the Northern line.
“The benefit of the DART+, as opposed to what we already have, is that it is fully electrified, highly regular, highly reliable service, much better capacity, far greater service levels and effectively a ten minute service on your doorstep.
“In terms of the Sallis connection, the trains already coming to Hazelhatch and Celbridge as part of the DART+ project, I’ve asked them to bring it further down to Sallins…. and as part of that we may see a second station around Millennium Park.”
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