Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 281: To ask the Minister for Transport the further scope which exists to increase the daily throughput of commuters from such rail stations as Enfield, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey having particular regard to the need to encourage and cater for greater numbers wishing to use rail transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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A significant increase in rail capacity has been provided in recent years in the areas referred to by the Deputy and Transport 21 identifies projects that will further enhance services on these lines.

Irish Rail will shortly begin the construction of a new railway station in the Dublin docklands, which will facilitate a further increase in services on the Maynooth line. The company also proposes to expand its suburban rolling stock to meet the demands on all routes into Dublin. Transport 21 also provides for the electrification of the Maynooth line, which will result in the provision of DART-type services along the route.