FAQs
1. What is Transport 21?
Answer: Transport 21 is an infrastructural plan which was announced on 1st Nov 2005 by the then Minister for Transport, Martin Cullen. The plan includes continuing investment in Ireland's road network, along with investment in public transport in the form of buses and rail. A significant portion of this investment will focus on the creation of an integrated rail network in Dublin, Dart Underground which will link Inchicore to Stephens Green via Heuston station & Christchurch, heading onto Pearse & Docklands . Projects include a tunnel under Dublin city centre connecting Heuston Station with Pearse and Docklands. Also included are several new Luas lines, a Metro system, and tighter integration between all rail systems, particularly at the planned St. Stephens Green interchange. This will create a single integrated rail network in Dublin that serves the north, south, east and west of the city.
Also included in the plan is the significant expansion of the Dublin Bus passenger-carrying capacity.
2. Who is responsible for delivering the Transport 21 programme?
Answer: The Department of Transport is responsible for the delivery of Transport 21 along with all the Public Transport Agencies.
3. What is the timescale for the delivery of the key Transport 21 projects?
Answer: The Infrastructural Plan was implemented to run from 2006 to 2015.
- Metro North - 2015
- Dart Underground - 2015
- Luas C1 (Docklands) - 2009
- Luas BXD - 2013
4. Where can I buy Bus, Train/DART and Luas tickets?
Answer: At a number of Newsagents throughout the country or alternatively on line.
5. What is Operation Freeflow? When does it begin?
Answer: Operation freeflow comes into operation Monday 30th November 2009. The purpose of this is to keep the traffic around & approaching the city moving. Gardai will be on patrol at major pinch points, traffic signals around the city & approaching areas.
6. If I arrive in Dublin at Heuston Station what are my travel options from there?
Answer: You can travel to City Centre by Luas or Bus which are all located within close proximity. Luas Red Line also travels out to Tallaght incorporating St. James Hospital & National Museum of Modern Art.
7. If I arrive in Dublin at Connolly Station what are my travel options?
Answer: City Centre is within walking distance or alternatively you can travel by Luas or bus, which are all located within close proximity.
8. If I arrive in Dublin at Dublin Airport what are my travel options?
Answer: A number of bus routes travel into the City, all are located at Arrivals.
9. If I arrive in Dublin at Busáras what are my travel options?
Answer: You can catch a number of intercity & communter services from Connolly Station which is located on Amiens Street across from Busaras. Alternatively you can travel by bus or luas to Heuston Station, which are all located within close proximity.
