Projects · Rail
Foynes, Co. Limerick (Limerick-Foynes line)·Under wayRail
Limerick to Foynes freight rail line reopening
- StageLine being renewed; track laying largely complete (Dec 2024); signalling and telecoms works; freight commissioning planned H2 2026
- Next milestoneCommissioning and first freight services (planned H2 2026)
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Commissioning and first freight services (planned H2 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Complete signalling & commissioning; reopen for freight 2026
- Stage: Line being renewed; track laying largely complete (Dec 2024); signalling and telecoms works; freight commissioning planned H2 20262 November 2026 · previously: Commissioning phase; H1 2026 reopening target has slipped, watch for first-freight announcement
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: €151.5 million
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