Re: Re-opening of Cork Station

Iarnrod Eireann have submitted a planning application to CCC for the refurbishment and re-opening of Blackpool/Kilbarry station:

“for a new commuter Railway Station at the Former Kilbarry Station site adjacent to Dublin Hill on the Dublin Cork Railway line at Blackpool. The development will consist of 2 No. passenger platforms including shelters with Stair, Lift and Footbridge access over the Railway and Station ancillary accommodation. (Telecom & Electrial rooms 30.3m2). The station includes provision for a park and ride facility of 100 car parking spaces with vehicular and pedestrian access via Dublin Hill; bicycle parking shelters and stands are also included for 20 bicycles. An additional pedestrian access will be provided from Redforge Road with Lift (no 2.) access via a footbridge to the proposed Station.”