Construction could potentially begin in late 2028
A new train station has been announced for Maynooth, being described as "a major breakthrough" for the town.
The Maynooth West station will provide a second rail access point for area, benefiting the university, students, commuters and communities across the surrounding area, including Kilcock and Rathcoffey.
The station will be located at Laraghbryan, between Kilcock and Maynooth.
The project forms part of a €27 million Government investment in rail infrastructure across Kildare and Cork, approved by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD.
Support for the station’s design and development will accelerate its delivery and help facilitate more than 6,000 homes.
Construction could potentially begin in late 2028.
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North, Naoise Ó Cearúil, announced the news that the station is being progressed for the growing town.
Speaking to Kfm News, Deputy Ó Cearúil said:
“This is huge news for Maynooth and the surrounding communities. A second train station is a significant development that will help shape the future of our town, our university and how people travel.
“For Maynooth University, its students and staff, this is particularly welcome. A new station has the potential to make travelling by rail a much more practical option, supporting the university’s continued development and strengthening its connections with the wider region," he added.
He added that the station would be central to the town's growth:
“People want to see a clear plan for how Maynooth can grow sustainably. We know the pressures on our roads, and we know the need for homes.
“For existing residents, it means another important investment in the town’s future. For people hoping to make their home here, it means the prospect of living in a community with rail services close by.
“The support for this station will bring forward essential design and development work, with construction potentially starting in late 2028. Without this intervention, delivery would be delayed until after 2031," he concluded.
The full Kildare Today interview with Deputy O' Cearúil can be heard below:
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