Ceisteanna Coitianta
An existing user worked Level Crossing (XB001) located to the south of Donabate Station is to be closed as a part of DART+ Coastal North. This is as a result of the introduction of electrification and increase in train frequency on the Northern Line which significantly increases the safety risks at this level crossing to users of the crossing and to rail traffic. Level crossings on the Howth Branch are not currently expected to close, initial assessment of the four existing level crossings on the Howth Branch line has indicated that these level crossings can continue to operate while still providing a more efficient and optimised service overall.
Whilst the technical characteristics of the new DART+ Fleet are still being finalised it is expected a circa 50 minutes all stop run time should be comfortably achieved. Today, the commuter service running between Drogheda and Connolly varies but it can take over one hour.