Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Iarnród Éireann has launched a public consultation process regarding the construction of a new train station at Moyross in Limerick city. The company announced that the emerging preferred location for Moyross Station is situated to the rear of Corpus Christi Primary School and Moyross Community Enterprise Centre. The proposed access points to the station are adjacent to both Corpus Christi Parish Church and Moyross Health Centre, strategically serving the civic heart of Moyross.
The public consultation is set to run from Monday, May 20, until Friday, June 14. A public information evening will be held on Wednesday, June 5, from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Moyross Community Enterprise Centre. This initiative allows the local community to provide feedback and engage with the project planners, ensuring their voices are heard in the development process.
This project is funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and is a part of the Department of Transport’s Pathfinder Programme. This program aims to deliver exemplar sustainable mobility projects through local authorities and agencies across the country. The new station will be a key addition to the existing Limerick to Galway rail line, providing enhanced public transport links for Moyross’s growing population.
It will offer connectivity to Limerick city centre, Galway, Cork, Dublin, and beyond. The planning application for the new station is expected to be lodged in Winter 2024/2025. Subject to plannin.
