
Limerick to Athenry rail platform extensions expected by end of next year
Monday 9 November 2026
Railway station platform extensions between Limerick and Athenry in County Galway are expected to be completed by the end of next year to boost passenger capacity.
Railway station platform extensions between Limerick and Athenry in County Galway are scheduled for completion by the end of next year.
The infrastructure works involve extending station platforms along the rail link connecting Limerick and Athenry. According to RTÉ News, the extensions are being undertaken as part of an effort to boost passenger capacity across the route.
The initial announcement does not outline individual station schedules, contractor appointments, or specific funding details for the works. Further information regarding service adjustments during construction has not been published in the preliminary report.