Working stronger together for the Dart expansion

We are proud to be playing a pivotal role to support Irish Rail’s expansion of the DART Network on the Kildare Line. This is a transformative railway project modernising and improving the existing network, reducing CO2 emissions and delivering sustainable public transport for commuters travelling between Dublin and Kildare.  The enhancements will offer a faster, more reliable service increasing train frequency and capacity. 

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said the new plans would facilitate an “important reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a shift towards a climate resilient society”.

Our team are responsible for delivering the Railway Order and will provide planning, environmental, communications and PSDP services.

Leah Kenny, Director of Planning with RPS said “Sustainability is core to our beliefs in RPS. We pride ourselves in the many projects we have delivered contributing to a sustainable future for Ireland. We are delighted to be part of the DART expansion programme. It represents the next stage of Ireland’s sustainable transport journey, benefiting the economy, society and the environment by reducing waiting times, congestion and emissions.”

The upgrade to the Kildare line will include:

• Widening the railway to four tracks from Park West Station to Heuston
• Electrification and re-signalling from Hazelhatch to Heuston and through the Phoenix Park Tunnel to Glasnevin junction
• Facilitating the segregation of DART and Intercity services through realignment works
• Assessing the environmental impacts of the new lines
• Communicating with local residents and businesses
• Preparing and submitting the Railway Order

Jim Meade, Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), said: “The DART Expansion project will ensure the communities we serve - both on the Kildare line and nationally - will gain from better rail services, and a more sustainable future.”

About RPS

Founded in 1970, RPS, A Tetra Tech Company (RPS) is a leading global professional services firm of 5,000 consultants and service providers. Operating in 125 countries, working across six continents we define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.

RPS delivers a broad range of services in six sectors: property, energy, transport, water, defence and government services and resources. Services provided across RPS' six sectors cover twelve service clusters: project and program management, design and development, water services, environment, advisory and management consulting, exploration and development, planning and approvals, health, safety and risk, oceans and coastal, laboratories, training and communications, creative and digital services.

RPS stands out for its clients by using its deep expertise to solve problems that matter, making them easy to understand. Making complex easy.

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