An Coimisiún Pleanála, Ireland’s national independent statutory body, grated a Railway Order which approves the Finglas tram extension project in north Dublin. Railway Order application was submitted on 15th November 2024 and was signed on 28th October 2025.
The order paves the way for the process to begin procurement and construction phases for the Finglas tram extension of Luas tram system in Dublin.
The Finglas tram extension covers the construction of a 4 km northwards tram extension from the existing Green Line terminus at Broombridge to a new terminus at Charlestown in Finglas area. The line will be served by four stops providing interchanges with Broombridge train station which is on the planned DART+ West line, as well as bus services. The tram route is mostly off-road and segregated from road traffic. As well as the tram line, the project will provide for improvements to the walking and cycling network in the area. In addition, a 350-vehicle park and ride facility is to be provided near the St Margaret’s Road stop.
“This is a major milestone in expanding Dublin’s public transport network. Luas Finglas will offer thousands of Dubliners a fast, reliable, sustainable way to get around the city, helping to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. The additional cycle and pedestrian facilities involved in the project will offer even more sustainable and active transport options,” Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said.
Luas Finglas is being delivered by the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) on behalf of the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the funding for the project is provided by Department of Transport through the NTA. It is one of four Luas tram extensions identified in the NTA’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042.
Luas Finglas will create a new high-capacity, frequent, fast public transport connection for communities in the Finglas area, shortening journey times to and from Dublin city centre to approximately 30 minutes or less and providing for connections to other destinations. The project will unlock housing supply close to the route, in support of the government’s goals for transport orientated development and the transition to a zero-carbon transport system. Overall, Luas Finglas is anticipated to generate an additional 1.3 million low-carbon public transport trips in 2035, increasing to 1.8 million in 2050.
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