The Big Lift Means Big Improvements
01 August 2023
A further 13 stations will see lift and escalator facilities renewed or upgraded in 2023
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.
Thirteen stations across the network will see lift or escalator upgrades by the end of this year, with two full lift replacements (Connolly and Bray), 11 lift upgrades and 1 escalator replacement (Dun Laoghaire). In total, 52 stations across the rail network will see major investment between 2020 and 2024.
While we are upgrading, alternative arrangements will be advised for customers of reduced mobility to ensure continued access at stations.

2023 Big Lift dates, locations and accessibility details for each station are listed below:
Station | Work begin | Work Finish | Accessibility arrangements during works |
---|---|---|---|
Blackrock |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Dublin Connolly (main concourse lift) |
15th August | 20th October | Access via lift and escalator from Luas Connolly stop; or escalator to main concourse. |
Killiney |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Booterstown |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Howth Junction |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Sandycove |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Bray |
2nd October |
8th December |
Access available via alternative entrance, or contact Access office |
Glenageary |
12th September |
7th October |
Please use Sandycove or Dalkey for southbound journey, or contact Access office. |
Seapoint |
23rd October | 17th November |
Please use Blackrock or Salthill for southbound journey, or contact Access office. |
Clontarf Road |
4th October |
1st November |
Please use Connolly or Killester Station, or contact Access office. |
Salthill & Monkstown |
20th November |
15th December |
Please use Seapoint or Dun Laoghaire for southbound journey, or contact Access office. |
Dun Laoghaire (escalator) |
8th August |
18th December |
Lifts available |
For more information or to find out how to arrange assistance please visit our accessibility information pages.
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