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West of Ireland Sustainable rail Links

West of Ireland Sustainable rail Links. Action Plan Proposal by Prof. Austin Smyth & Prof Lewis Lesley. TRAM Power Ltd. Scope of project Adding value to what is already going on. As quickly as possible. TRAM Power Ltd. Recruitment and training

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West of Ireland Sustainable rail Links

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  1. West of Ireland Sustainable rail Links Action Plan Proposal by Prof. Austin Smyth & Prof Lewis Lesley TRAM Power Ltd

  2. Scope of project Adding value to what is already going on. As quickly as possible TRAM Power Ltd

  3. Recruitment and training of local team - ensuring the maximum benefits for local economy TRAM Power Ltd

  4. Traffic objectives Identification ofcommunity developments along the west coast of Ireland TRAM Power Ltd

  5. Traffic objectives Donegal Rail line Open Galway Dublin Ennis Limerick Shannon Cork TRAM Power Ltd

  6. Studies already done Survey of old railway alignments and options TRAM Power Ltd

  7. Studies under way • MVA Shannon Airport Access • Dedicated rail link not viable • Sixmilebridge new Bus/train interchange • Express buses through New Town to Airport TRAM Power Ltd

  8. Feasibility Report and first capital costing exercise Review of how much is needed ? TRAM Power Ltd

  9. Operating costs Estimates and Review of EU best practice TRAM Power Ltd

  10. Business Case reflects on the role of Local Authorities and the commercial development that can be attracted at stations TRAM Power Ltd

  11. Environmental  and Social Benefits Multiplier effect to the local economy Sustainable operation, electrification and wind generation ? TRAM Power Ltd

  12. Wind Generator at each station

  13. Power for the trains • * Surplus power for local communities • Revenue supports train services • Financial and Energy sustainable TRAM Power Ltd

  14. Patronage and Revenue Sensitivity of forecasts Critical to long term performance TRAM Power Ltd

  15. Final Implementation Report Action Plan that delivers and helps to roll out further investments TRAM Power Ltd

  16. Next Steps quickly as possible: -Partnership with NITL -Developing links with business -Attracting (private) funds -Building up capacity TRAM Power Ltd

  17. Conclusion • Right of way = underused asset • Wind generation for electric trains • Sustainability = energy and financially • New access for community development • Fits National Plan Framework • Journey of 1000km starts with the first step • TODAY ? TRAM Power Ltd

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