Key Benefits
Project Benefits
| FourNorth aims to: | |
|---|---|
 | Increased capacity, creating space for more trains and more passengers. |
 | More frequent trains with faster services, delivering predictable journeys including at peak hours. |
 | Improved reliability of services, with fewer delays, wait times and disruptions through greater flexibility to keep trains running during incidents and weekend maintenance works |
 | A better journey, with more choice, comfort and improved travel experience on trains and at stations for passengers |
 | Unlock potential for future rail projects identified in the AISRR including an airport rail connection, a DART+ Tunnel and a future M1-aligned rail corridor, while complementing DART+, MetroLink, BusConnects and other upgrades to create an integrated and connected public transport network |
 | Strengthen connectivity along the Dublin-Belfast route, supporting stronger links between the island's two largest cities and the communities in North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Down and Antrim |
 | Connect people to jobs, education, services and housing through improved access, supporting sustainable Transport Orientated Development and enabling economic growth |
 | Encourage sustainable transport choices to reduce car dependency and support Ireland’s decarbonisation targets |
