Low Rail Capacity
Rail in Dublin has a capacity problem due to low and high usage. At morning peak the inward trains are full due to high demand, the outward trips have little demand and have low usage, The usage of these lines are reversed at evening peak. The whole system works out at about half full. This low capacity can be greatly improved by linking up the existing rail lines in orbital form. This is done by building a new Dart rail line from Donabate to Blanchardstown. Now All the Dublin rail lines will be Dart.
One example of how these rail lines would work. The low usage at morning peak on the outward Dundalk rail line can now be used to access the Airport for flights and work and for work in the areas of Swords, Ballymun, Finglas and Blanchardstown. It also reduces users taking up seats unnecessary who must come into the centre to go back out to the destinations already mentioned. With this option more people would gladly change over to rail.
This solution applies to the other rail lines as well. This can double the efficiency and capacity of city rail. This simple solution is needed with so many houses planned especially in Lucan. Trains are already operating on these lines at very low usage. Just put in this missing rail link to suit the users and these rail lines will be well used.
Tom Newton 086 312 7364 @acratu.com
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Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
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Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
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Castle Road Pedestrian Crossing (Colthurst Estate): Residents raised concerns regarding the new pedestrian crossing including poor visibility for drivers. The council confirmed both Belisha beacon lights are working correctly, including brightness. In response to the visibility issues raised, the Council committed to re aligning the public lighting at this crossing to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers.
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South Dublin Local Community Safety Partnership: A public meeting will take place in May (date to be confirmed). In the meantime, please contact me if you have any community safety concerns.
Cllr. Liona O Toole, Independent Peace Commissioner
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DART South West: I have written to the Minister seeking clarification on the deferral of DART+ South West. Given the scale of development across Lucan, Adamstown and Clonburris this decision requires transparency. I will continue to press for answers and keep the community updated.
Endometriosis: I have tabled a question to the HSE seeking clarity on the delivery of the recently announced education programme. It is vital that awareness and understanding of endometriosis is increased. I have requested detail on rollout, resources and engagement and that workshops be delivered locally in Lucan.
Dog Training: My motion to explore dog training classes for the Lucan area was discussed and passed. I will continue to investigate opportunities to bring these into the community.
As always, if you have an issue, you would like me to raise as an agenda item please get in touch.
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