Greater Dublin area capital programme


The overall GDA Capital Programme is subdivided into four sub-programmes.  These are:

  • Heavy Rail Sub-programme
  • Light Rail Sub-programme
  • BusConnects
  • Integration, Sustainable Transport Measures & Support Sub-programme

The Heavy Rail investment programme comprises funding to Irish Rail in relation to various rail projects.  Details of the various heavy rail projects underway can be viewed on their website.

The Light Rail Sub-programme provides funding to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for the development of Luas projects. Details of the various light rail projects under the remit of the TII can be viewed on their website.

Below are some of the NTA’s ongoing major projects.

Policy Documents

The National Transport Authority has published guidance documents to assist in the management of its capital programme.  These are: