Limerick LUAS - Western rail Links
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Limerick LUAS - Western rail 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
To reopen
closed LimerickEnnis
Galway
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Shannon
L. Junc
Limerick LUAS - First Ideas
P & R
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Airport & Galway
L. Junc
Limerick Tramways Bill 1930
An earlier attempt to get LUAS into the city ?
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 Generator at each station
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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 Renewable 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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Oct. 2006