Galway LUAS andWest of Ireland Links

Action Plan Proposal byProf. Austin Smyth &Prof Lewis Lesley

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Scope of project

Adding value to what is already going on. As quickly as possible

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Recruitment and training

of local team - ensuring the maximum benefits for local economy

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Traffic objectives

Identification of communitydevelopments along the west coast of Ireland

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Traffic objectives

Dublin

Cork

Donegal

Rail line

Open

LimerickEnnis

Galway

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GALWAY LUAS- 1st ideas

Dublin &

LimerickP & R

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Studies already done

Survey of old railway alignments and options

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Studies under way

MVA Shannon Airport Access Dedicated rail link not viable Sixmilebridge new Bus/train interchange Express buses through New Town to Airport

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Feasibility Report

and first capital costing exerciseReview of how much is needed ?

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Estimates and Review of EU best practice

Operating costs

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Business Case

reflects on the role of Local Authorities and the commercial developmentthat can be attracted at stations

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Multiplier effect to the local economySustainable operation,electrification and wind generation ?

Environmental  and Social Benefits

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Wind Generators at some stations

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Power for the trains

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* Surplus power for local communities

• Revenue supports train services

• Financial and Energy sustainable

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Patronage and Revenue

Sensitivity of forecastsCritical to long term performance

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Final Implementation Report

Action Plan that deliversandhelps to roll out further investments

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Next Steps

quickly as possible:

-Partnership with NITL

-Developing links with business-Attracting (private) funds-Building up capacity

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Conclusion

Right of way = underused asset Wind generation for electric trains Sustainability = energy and financially New access for community development Fits National Plan Framework Journey of 1000km starts with the first step

– TODAY ?

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Galway LUAS

Oct. 2006