The Big Lift Means Big Improvements
23 September 2022
A further 10 stations will see lift facilities renewed or upgraded in 2022
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.
Ten further stations across the network will have their lifts upgraded by the end of this year, following twelve stations in 2020, and 22 in 2021. 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.
2022 Big Lift dates, locations and accessibility details for each station are listed below:
| Station | Work begin | Work Finish | Accessibility arrangements during works |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Adamstown (platform 2/3) |
Complete |
Complete |
Contact Access office in advance |
|
Adamstown (platform 1/4) |
3rd October |
4th November |
Contact Access office in advance |
|
Carrigtwohill |
5th September | 28th October | Contact Access office or Kent Station Cork in advance |
|
Charleville |
Complete |
Complete |
|
|
Connolly (escalator - main concourse) |
29th August |
5th December |
Lifts available in station, as well as escalators from Luas stop |
|
Drumcondra (platform 1/2) |
22nd August |
14th October |
Contact Access office or Connolly Station in advance |
|
Fonthill |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
|
Hazelhatch (platform 1) |
29th August |
29th September |
Contact Access office or Hazelhatch in advance |
|
Hazelhatch (platform 2/3) |
29th August |
4th October |
Contact Access office or Hazelhatch in advance |
|
Midleton |
24th October | 16th December | Contact Access office or Kent Station Cork in advance |
|
Parkwest (Platform 1 and 2/3) |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
|
Parkwest (Platform 4) |
3rd October |
17th October |
Contact Access office or Heuston Station in advance |
|
Portmarnock |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
Accessible ramps to platforms available |
For more information or to find out how to arrange assistance please visit our accessibility information pages.