Luas Cork
Luas Cork will transform Cork city, creating a liveable, walkable, pleasant city. It is a proposed light rail line running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point, connecting communities and key destinations such as Munster Technological University, Cork University Hospital, University College Cork, the city centre, Kent Station, the Docklands, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Blackrock and Mahon.
Cork’s population is projected to grow by 50 per cent over the next 20 years. Luas Cork is essential to enabling sustainable growth. It will reduce traffic and carbon emissions, unlock housing and jobs growth.
Luas Cork is a central part of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) that will deliver integrated public transport including BusConnects, heavy rail improvements and safe cycling and walking infrastructure.
Luas Cork will be delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and has been designed in collaboration with the National Transport Authority (NTA). Together we are committed to public participation in the design process of this important public transport infrastructure.
Luas Cork Overview
Connecting City and Suburb
- 18.6km from Ballincollig Main St to Mahon Point via the Cork city centre
- Up to 27 Luas Stops
- Serving CUH, MTU, UCC and Cork Docklands
- High quality interchange with Kent Station
- New bridge from Horgan’s Quay to Kennedy Quay
- P&R at Clash Road and Mobility Hub in Mahon Point
Expected Passengers
- Capacity will be 3,000 passengers per direction per hour (2035)
- Greater than 18 million forecast demand passengers per annum (2035)
Expected Journey Times and Distances
- Ballincollig to city centre 35 mins
- Mahon Point to city centre 20 mins
- Higher frequency trams to sporting venues and events when required
Benefits and features
- CO2 reduced transport emissions
- No overhead cables through parts of the city centre
- 150,000 people within 15-minute cycle of a Luas stop (by 2035)
- 70,000 people within 15 min walk of a Luas stop
- Enhanced street-scapes and urban realm
A non-statutory public consultation on the Preferred Route will run from 11am Friday 17 April until 5.30pm on Friday 12 June. Further information can be found on the Luas Cork website.