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Galway LUAS and West of Ireland Links

Galway LUAS and West of Ireland Links. Action Plan Proposal by Prof. Austin Smyth & Prof Lewis Lesley. TRAM Power Ltd. Galway LUAS. Scope of project Adding value to what is already going on. As quickly as possible. TRAM Power Ltd. Galway LUAS. Recruitment and training

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Galway LUAS and West of Ireland Links

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  1. Galway LUAS andWest of Ireland Links Action Plan Proposal by Prof. Austin Smyth & Prof Lewis Lesley TRAM Power Ltd

  2. Galway LUAS Scope of project Adding value to what is already going on. As quickly as possible TRAM Power Ltd

  3. Galway LUAS Recruitment and training of local team - ensuring the maximum benefits for local economy TRAM Power Ltd

  4. Galway LUAS Traffic objectives Identification ofcommunity developments along the west coast of Ireland TRAM Power Ltd

  5. Traffic objectives Galway LUAS Donegal Rail line Open Galway Dublin Ennis Limerick Shannon Cork TRAM Power Ltd

  6. GALWAY LUAS- 1st ideas P & R P & R P & R Dublin & Limerick P & R

  7. Galway LUAS Studies already done Survey of old railway alignments and options TRAM Power Ltd

  8. Galway LUAS 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

  9. Galway LUAS Feasibility Report and first capital costing exercise Review of how much is needed ? TRAM Power Ltd

  10. Galway LUAS Operating costs Estimates and Review of EU best practice TRAM Power Ltd

  11. Galway LUAS Business Case reflects on the role of Local Authorities and the commercial development that can be attracted at stations TRAM Power Ltd

  12. Galway LUAS Environmental  and Social Benefits Multiplier effect to the local economy Sustainable operation, electrification and wind generation ? TRAM Power Ltd

  13. Galway LUAS Wind Generators at some stations

  14. Galway LUAS Power for the trains • * Surplus power for local communities • Revenue supports train services • Financial and Energy sustainable TRAM Power Ltd

  15. Galway LUAS Patronage and Revenue Sensitivity of forecasts Critical to long term performance TRAM Power Ltd

  16. Galway LUAS Final Implementation Report Action Plan that delivers and helps to roll out further investments TRAM Power Ltd

  17. Galway LUAS Next Steps quickly as possible: -Partnership with NITL -Developing links with business -Attracting (private) funds -Building up capacity TRAM Power Ltd

  18. Galway LUAS Conclusion • Right of way = underused asset • Wind 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

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