Luas Cork

Luas Cork is a light rail line that will create a new public transport connection from Ballincollig to Mahon. Luas is a high-capacity system. Based on transport demand analysis it is expected that up to 2,300 passengers per hour will use the system in each direction at peak times with services running every six minutes, or more frequently if demand increases.

Luas Cork is a transformative project, developed in close consultation with BusConnects, to enable compact growth, sustainable mobility, access to education, employment and healthcare, and a transition to a low carbon society. Luas Cork will be delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and has been designed in collaboration with the National Transport Authority (NTA). Together we are committed to public participation in the design process of this important public transport infrastructure.

During the design and construction of Luas Cork, opportunities will be taken to enhance the urban realm and improve landscaping. Using the latest evolution of transport battery technology there will be no overhead cables in the city centre. The capacity, reliability and comfort of Luas Cork will give people an attractive alternative to cars, helping Cork become one of Europe’s top climate neutral cities.

Luas Cork Overview

Passengers

Expected Passengers

  • Carrying 46 million passengers per annum.
  • 11,400 passengers per direction per hour at 2 minute headway or
  • 4,600 passengers per direction per hour at 5 minute headway.
Journey Times

Expected Journey Times and Distances

  • 27 minutes from Ballincollig to St. Patricks Street.
  • 20 minutes from Mahon Point to St. Patricks Street.
  • 47 minutes from Ballincollig to Mahon Point.
Bus Networks and Vehicles

Bus Networks and Vehicles

  • 25 stops along the route.
  • Similar Light Rail vehicle to Dublin Luas fleet.
  • 17km Light Rail Network: Between Ballincolig Cork City Centre, Kent Station, Cork Docklands and Mahon Point.
  • 27 trams required for 5 minute frequency.
Connecting City and Suburb

Connecting City and Suburb

  • Connecting Cork Suburban Rail Network at Kent Station, with Cork Light Rail Network and providing interchange between radial and orbital bus services.
  • 3,200 passengers interchange to/from Light Rail in am peak hour.
Green Line Opens

Cost Estimate

  • The current cost estimate for the proposed route is approximately €1bn

Further Information on Luas Cork, including the EPR (Emerging Preferred Route) can be found on the Luas Cork website.