Re: Re: Metro North

cost is a very very important factor.
it’s actually the main focus of opposition to MN.
they originally wanted to run it elevated through Ballymun, and then still elevated close to the Swords Rd at Dublin airport and terminate it there (to keep costs down)
That would have left airport passengers a long walk to the terminals. There was a big struggle to get it underground at Ballymun, airport and extended to Swords itself – Fingal has to provide several 100s of millions for this.

The plan for a Luas from Howth junction to the metro at Santry would help. There’s plenty of room along Tonlegee Rd, Oscar Traynor Rd, or Santry river.