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Dublin MetroLink Gets Green Light | Dublin News

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Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Sep 12, 2026
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Summary

Dublin’s MetroLink project just hit a major milestone as Jacobs and Aecom snagged the €550M contract to oversee construction of the 19km rail line from Swords to Charlemont—passing through the airport and city center. This 12-year deal marks the biggest yet for the project, which is now poised to move into full-scale delivery after years of planning. TII’s CEO called it a “critical transition,” emphasizing transparency and value for public money. Meanwhile, nearly €750M has already been spent pre-construction—mostly on land acquisitions, including a €80M O’Connell Street plot and €30M+ in homes near Charlemont. Plans also include demolishing a block near Markievicz Pool to build a new Tara Street station, while TII will fund a new €43M Ringsend pool to replace the aging facility. The consortium, backed by engineering giants like Nicholas O’Dwyer and Ramboll, is ready to deliver this transformative transit link. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a4dcbbeb1ad1eb4a