The Big Lift Means Big Improvements
25 July 2024
The programme will see lift and escalator facilities renewed or upgraded up to the end of 2024
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 have see lift or escalator upgrades over the last year, with two full lift replacements (Connolly and Bray), 11 lift upgrades and 1 escalator replacement (Dun Laoghaire) completed. 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.
![The Big Lift](/IrishRail/media/Content/News/IE_The_Big_Lift_558x504-01.jpg)
2023/2024 Big Lift dates, locations and accessibility details for each station are listed below:
Station | Work begin | Work Finish | Accessibility arrangements during works |
---|---|---|---|
Kent Station, Cork |
12/08/2024 | 25/09/2024 | |
Blackrock |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Dublin Connolly (main concourse lift) |
COMPLETE | COMPLETE | |
Killiney |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Booterstown |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Howth Junction |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Sandycove |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Bray |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Glenageary |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Seapoint |
COMPLETE | COMPLETE |
|
Clontarf Road |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Salthill & Monkstown |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
Dun Laoghaire (escalator) |
COMPLETE |
COMPLETE |
|
For more information or to find out how to arrange assistance please visit our accessibility information pages.