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Limerick LUAS - Western 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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Limerick LUAS - Western 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 of local team - ensuring the maximum benefits for local economy TRAM Power Ltd
Traffic objectives Identification ofcommunity developments along the west coast of Ireland TRAM Power Ltd
Traffic objectives Donegal Rail line Open To reopen closed Galway Dublin Ennis Limerick Shannon L. Junc Cork TRAM Power Ltd
P & R Limerick LUAS - First Ideas Airport & Galway P & R P & R P & R L. Junc P & R
Limerick Tramways Bill 1930 An earlier attempt to get LUAS into the city ?
Studies already done Survey of old railway alignments and options TRAM Power Ltd
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
Feasibility Report and first capital costing exercise Review of how much is needed ? TRAM Power Ltd
Operating costs Estimates and Review of EU best practice TRAM Power Ltd
Business Case reflects on the role of Local Authorities and the commercial development that can be attracted at stations TRAM Power Ltd
Environmental and Social Benefits Multiplier effect to the local economy Sustainable operation, electrification and wind generation ? TRAM Power Ltd
Power for the trains • * Surplus power for local communities • Revenue supports train services • Financial and Energy sustainable TRAM Power Ltd
Patronage and Revenue Sensitivity of forecasts Critical to long term performance TRAM Power Ltd
Final Implementation Report Action Plan that delivers and helps to roll out further investments TRAM Power Ltd
Next Steps quickly as possible: -Partnership with NITL -Developing links with business -Attracting (private) funds -Building up capacity TRAM Power Ltd
Conclusion • Right of way = underused asset • Renewable 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 Oct. 2006