What are the new stations?
Eight new stations are being introduced on the existing rail network and will be delivered in alignment with adjoining land development strategies. Each new station has been carefully planned to enhance connectivity and improve access to key areas, supporting both commuters and local communities.Blarney/Stoneview Station (51.944048, -8.555367): The proposed location of the new station at Blarney/Stoneview is adjacent to the future Stoneview development, approximately 1.5km northeast of Blarney town centre, along Station Road near the location of the historic Blarney station.
Monard Station (51.939212, -8.510840): The new Monard station will be located within a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), in the town of Monard, just west of Rathpeacon Bridge.
Blackpool/Kilbarry Station (51.917129, -8.470053): The proposed Blackpool/Kilbarry Station will be located near the historic Blackpool Station, bounded by Dublin Hill Road and Redforge Road.
Tivoli Station (51.904381, -8.412924): The proposed Tivoli Station, as detailed in the Port of Cork’s masterplan, is strategically location near the Lee Estuary, East of Cork City, in an area north of Port of Cork operations and will be accessible via the Tivoli Industrial Road and the N8.
Dunkettle Station (51.906575, -8.374954): The proposed Dunkettle Station, identified within the Metropolitan Cork Strategic Planning Area, will be strategically located near Dunkettle Interchange, providing easy access to major roads such as the M8 and N25.
Carrigtwohill West Station (51.911979, -8.288357): The proposed station will be accessible from Carrigtwohill Business & Technology Park and Fota Retail Park.
Water-Rock Station (51.919775, -8.195382): The proposed Water-Rock Station is located west of Midleton, along the existing Glounthaune to Midleton line and is within the Water Rock Urban Expansion Area.
Ballynoe Station (51.859571, -8.324850): The proposed Ballynoe Station will be located in the townland of Ballynoe, north of Cobh, adjacent to the River Lee, and is identified within the Ballynoe Urban Expansion Area.