The Big Lift Means Big Improvements
27 September 2021
A further 22 stations will see lift facilities renewed or upgraded in 2021 as part of a €5.8 million investment
At Iarnród Éireann we are investing in our stations with The Big Lift upgrade. Over the next year we’re making some big changes by replacing and upgrading our lifts.
The Big Lift means big improvements for people with mobility issues. There may be some disruptions now, but this work will provide extra reliable station access for everyone in the future.
Twenty-two stations across the network will have their lifts upgraded by the end of this year, following twelve stations in 2020. But we’re thinking big, with 52 stations across the rail network set for major investment up to 2024.
While we are upgrading, alternative arrangements will be advised for customers of reduced mobility to ensure continued access at stations.
2021 Big Lift dates, locations and accessibility details for each station are listed below:
| Station | Work begin | Work Finish | Accessibility arrangements during works |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Athlone |
15th September |
12th November |
Contact Access office or Athlone Station in advance |
|
Ballinasloe |
4th November |
17th December |
Contact Access office or Ballinasloe Station in advance |
|
Ballybrophy |
COMPLETE | COMPLETE | COMPLETE |
|
Blackrock |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Booterstown |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Bray |
27th September |
22nd October |
Contact Access office or Bray Station in advance |
|
Clongriffin |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Clonsilla |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Connolly (escalator) |
7th June |
8th October |
Lifts available in station |
|
Glenageary |
COMPLETE | COMPLETE | COMPLETE |
|
Gort |
22nd November |
17th December |
Contact Access office or Gort Station in advance |
|
Howth Junction |
25th October |
19th November |
Please use Bayside or Kilbarrack Station |
|
Killiney |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
Please use Dalkey or Shankill for southbound |
|
Laytown |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
Contact Access office or Laytown Station in advance |
|
Leixlip Louisa Bridge |
Q3 - Q4 |
7 weeks |
|
| Monasterevin | 29th October | 17th December | Contact Access office or Monasterevin Station in advance |
| Pearse (escalator) | 7th June | 8th October | Lifts available in station |
| Sandycove | COMPLETE | COMPLETE | COMPLETE |
| Seapoint | COMPLETE | COMPLETE | COMPLETE |
| Shankill | 30th August | 24th September | Please use Killiney or Bray for southbound |
| Templemore | COMPLETE | COMPLETE | COMPLETE |
| Thurles | COMPLETE | COMPLETE | Contact Access office or Thurles Station in advance |
| Tullamore | 2nd August | 30th October | Contact Access office or Tullamore Station in advance |
For more information or to find out how to arrange assistance please visit our accessibility information pages.