Track laying launched on Luas Cross City extension [Rail News]





Date: 11/08/2015

Luas Cross City contractor the Sisk Steconfer JV has begun the main track laying works on the 6-kilometre extension of Dublins light rail network. The 368 million project will connect the Luas Red and Green lines. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe, who was at a ceremony to mark the milestone, said: Since its inception in 2004, Luas has been a massive success. 2014 saw an additional 2.1 million journeys being taken between the Red and Green lines. [From Richard Buckby]


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