Work has begun on a new DART station between Shankill and Bray.
The Woodbrook stop is set to come online in 2025.
The area between the two towns is earmarked for major developments, with up to 5,000 new residents set to move into the Woodbrook and Shanganagh communities in the near future.
The new stop will be accessed by a new road - Woodbrook Avenue, which will snake up from the new Woodbrook development just down the road from Shankill village - and will be located near the bottom of Shanganagh Park and Shanganagh Cemetery.
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Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan was present at the sod turning yesterday.
He said: “There was a train stop here in Woodbrook on the former Dublin and South Eastern Railway, so it’s great that we are bringing a new age of rail back to thriving communities like this, as Iarnrod Eireann’s newest DART Station.
"This station will be of great benefit to the local community, where new housing is also being developed. It is a good example of transport and planning working in step and a clear indication of the Government’s commitment to strengthening public transport for more people.
"I’m delighted that construction has started and I look forward to its completion."
Cathaoirleach of DLR Cllr. Denis O’Callaghan added: "I am delighted today to see the start of the construction of Woodbrook Station, which is located between Bray and Shankill, and is set to become the essential transportation hub for communities in Woodbrook and Shanganagh.
"By providing this modern station, we aim to reduce the dependence on private cars and will assist us towards meeting our climate action targets.
"This new station will enrich the lives of residents and enhance the attractiveness of the Woodbrook-Shanganagh community for growth and prosperity."
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