John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 256: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the status of the new railway in Dublin West; when he expects that it will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17759/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I presume the Deputy is referring to Luas Citywest which will be officially opening on Saturday 2 July next, with passengers services commencing at 12 noon.

This 4.2 km rail line will have 5 new stops at Fettercairn, Cheeverstown, Citywest Campus, Fortunestown and Saggart serving local communities and the Citywest business area. There will also be a 300 space park and ride at Cheeverstown. It is expected that an additional 2 million Red Line passenger journeys will be made per year. On the new line there will be a 10 minute frequency at peak with the Tallaght terminus having a 6 minute frequency at peak.