Western Rail Corridor Project
GPTKB entity
Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:infrastructure_project
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
economic development
environmental sustainability reduced travel time |
| gptkbp:built |
in phases
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
environmental assessments
funding issues land acquisition |
| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
important aspect
|
| gptkbp:communityPrograms |
increased accessibility
reduced traffic congestion better public transport options |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Galway
gptkb:Athenry Limerick Claremorris |
| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
sustainable materials
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
required
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Irish_Government
|
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
2010
2015 2020 |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:European_Union
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
Phase 1
Phase 2 Phase 3 |
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
upgrading existing lines
integration with other transport modes further extensions |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
part of national transport strategy
response to urbanization trends revival of rail services in the region |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Western Rail Corridor Project
|
| gptkbp:impact |
job creation
regional development tourism growth |
| gptkbp:is_expected_to |
2025
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 270 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ireland
|
| gptkbp:project |
gptkb:Department_of_Transport
Transport Infrastructure Ireland |
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
held regularly
generally positive business community local advocacy groups |
| gptkbp:purpose |
improve rail connectivity
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
enhanced surveillance
upgraded signaling improved crossings |
| gptkbp:stakeholders |
gptkb:Irish_Rail
local communities transport authorities |
| gptkbp:status |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
standard gauge
electrified sections |