What are the key objectives of ECRIPP?
The railway is an important asset to enable a better quality of life and more sustainable travel and Iarnród Éireann will continue to invest in long term strategic infrastructure.The key objectives of the project include;
- support the continued safe operation of rail services
- increase railway infrastructure resilience to climate change
- provide improved and sustainable coastal protection works against predicted climate change effects such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, storm surges and increased rainfall on the east coast railway corridor
- secure the railway line for future generations
- allow for the long term efficient management and maintenance of the railway corridor
- support sustainable low carbon local, regional and international connectivity fostering a low carbon and climate resilient society