What does Egis Ireland's new railway upgrade mean for Cork?

Andrew Doyle, Operations Director at Egis Ireland, said: “This project signifies a landmark moment not just for Egis and Iarnród Éireann, but for the entire Cork community. “The upgrades will bring a seamless, improved railway experience to the region, with enhanced service reliability, frequency, and capacity.

How did global rail services work with Irish Rail for permanent way?

The platform works involved close liaison with Irish Rail’s railway systems signalling team and also their track infrastructure engineers. Although, Global Rail Services undertook any associated track modifications as part of another framework with Irish Rail for Permanent Way.

Will a new roof replace a busiest train station in Ireland?

Replacing the roof over Ireland’s busiest commuter train station, Pearse Station, with minimum disruption to train services, or to its close city centre neighbours, was the task taken on by Iarnród Éireann and contractors John Sisk & Son, and completed in September 2020.

How many Irish Rail sites are there?

The overall project is divided into packages of individual sites ranging from 4 sites to 18 sites on the Irish Rail network nationwide. Sites include greenfield sites, Irish Rail properties, sites adjacent to the rail line, railway bridges and level crossings. To date, Global Rail Services have completed over 100 sites

What will Cork's new railway project mean for commuters?

The project, involves Cork’s three main railway corridors and is part of a larger development plan that includes multi-modal integrated transport hubs, extra rolling stock, and new Park & Ride stations. It will also allow for a significant growth in commuter numbers and provide a strong foundation for the area’s future transport needs.