Planning permission granted to improve parking facilities and public transport options at Cork train station
The application lodged with Cork County Council, requested permission to provide an additional 46 parking spaces at the station, seven of which will be EV charging stations.
The works will also include the provision of ten bicycle parking spaces, a bicycle shelter and the creation of a bus set down/interchange facility.
Subject to funding being allocated, it is anticipated that construction will commence in late 2025 and will be completed in mid-2026.
Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan welcomed the 'good' news for the train station which caters for a vast hinterland. 'It is good news for Millstreet with Cork County Council granting Irish Rail planning permission for a range of upgrade works at Millstreet Train Station. These planned works will include car parking, improved bus and cycle access for people using the station."
Deputy Moynihan said Millstreet Train Station offers a great service. 'This is a big milestone in improving public transport locally. It is important to note that people still have the right to appeal this decision. Irish Rail submitted the planning application last year and their next step will be to secure funding from the National Transport Authority (NTA) to progress to construction.
'As a regular user of the local train service, I'm very conscious of the great service it offers as well as the pressure in sometimes accessing parking. Last summer I was pleased to show the Minister for Transport the site and the plans. I have continued to pursue this on behalf of locals. There is still lots of work ahead yet, but a big milestone has been reached,' he added.
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