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An Coimisiún Pleanála approves DART+ Coastal North Railway Order
An Coimisiún Pleanála have approved the Railway Order application for DART+ Coastal North, which will extend the electrified DART network from Malahide to Drogheda. The application was lodged in July 2024. Funding through the NTA This is funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority, under Project Ireland 2040. The project will...
TFI Local Link Route 189 bus to be enhanced from 01 September
Enhancements for Enfield, Longwood, Trim and Navan From 01 September, TFI Local Link Route Louth Meath Fingal Route 189 will be enhanced from Navan to Enfield via Trim. This enhanced route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA)...
TFI Local Link to introduce new Route 255 between Kinsale and Cork West
From 25 August, TFI Local Link Cork will introduce new Route 255 between Kinsale and Cork West. Part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of...
TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan launches new route and enhances existing service from 25 August
From 25 August, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan will introduce new Route 172 between Cootehill and Virginia and will enhance Route 929 between Ballinamore and Cavan. These new and enhanced routes are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA)...
New TFI Local Link Route 530 to be introduced connecting Fermoy and Mallow
From 18 August, a new TFI Local Link Cork Route 530 will be introduced between Fermoy and Mallow. Expanded Travel Options and Improved Regional Connectivity This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of...
NTA launches TFI Anseo in Killarney
NTA Launches Smart Demand-Responsive Transport Pilot in Killarney The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today announced the launch of a new Smart Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) pilot in Killarney, set to commence operations from Monday 11th August 2025. Killarney follows successful launch of TFI Anseo in Achill’s This pilot initiative, part of the NTA’s Connecting Ireland...
Record-breaking passenger numbers on PSO services for second year
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today published its Annual Report for 2024, revealing another landmark year for public transport in Ireland. Record-breaking passenger numbers on PSO services in 2024 Passenger numbers across Public Service Obligation (PSO) services reached an all-time high of more than 343 million journeys—an increase of 32 million compared to 2023....
NTA awards contract to GMC for the delivery of the first BusConnects Core Bus Corridor Scheme
Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor to begin construction in September. NTA also confirms panel of six contractors to tender for future BusConnects schemes. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today announced the awarding of the first construction contract under the BusConnects Dublin Infrastructure programme to GMC Group Ltd for the Liffey Valley...
NTA announces update to the Driver Entry Test – Industry Update
NTA has announced upcoming revisions to the current Area Knowledge module of the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) Driver Entry Test, a key step in the licensing process for individuals applying to operate taxis, hackneys, or limousines in Ireland. In undertaking this review, NTA engaged with recent SPSV driver applicants, booking service providers and passengers...