Dublin commuter station opens 15 years late

Trains are now stopping at Kishoge station on Dublin’s South Western Commuter line, 15 years after it was completed in 2009.

The station was officially opened to passengers on August 26 by James Lawless TD, Minister of State at the Republic of Ireland’s Department of Transport.

Located between Adamstown and Clondalkin, Kishoge station was originally built at a cost of €6.35 million as part of the Kildare Route Project. However, it remained unopened due to the economic downturn in 2011, which stalled the development of the new town of Clonburris, which it was intended to serve.

Earlier this year, the National Transport Authority allocated €3.7 million to bring the station into operation at last. Renovation works included replacing lifts, upgrading mechanical, electrical, fire, and telecom systems, and repairing both internal and external walls. Additionally, new flooring, ramps, tactile tiling, station furniture, security fencing, and updated signage were installed.

Kishoge Station is served by Portlaoise to Heuston commuter services and also by Newbridge/Hazelhatch to Connolly/Grand Canal Dock trains.

With its opening, Kishoge becomes the 146th operational station in the Iarnród Éireann network.