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    • yesterday was the very last one. it was supposed to stop at the end of 2023 however a small service continued to tun from Belair works. one rake yesterday was the last however. the trackwork was so bad in that area that it derailed at least 5 times yesterday
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    • I wrote to the Department of Transport recently looking for clarification on their TEN-T policy in relation to Dublin Airport and Dublin Port.  The main issue is the requirement under the EU TEN-T transport policy to connect Dublin Airport and the proposed Dublin Port south side terminal to the "long distance" rail network. Dublin Port are proposing a new road bridge linking the north and south terminals but no rail freight facility. The Department are to be complimented in taking the time to reply. However the response is not particularly positive (see below):   Re: EU Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Policy Dear Mr. Enright, I refer to your e-mail dated 3 February 2024 seeking clarification on a number of issues relating to implementation of EU transport policy. The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) is a Europe-wide network of roads, rail lines, ports and airports. The network is made up of the ‘Comprehensive Network’ which is required to be completed by 2050. The ‘Core Network’, which is the most strategic part of the TEN-T network, is required to be completed by 2030. The TEN-T policy falls under the remit of the Department of Transport, and the actions which the Department undertakes as part of its role are set out below. Regarding your query on the appointment of a “Designated Authority”, such a designation is not an element of the TEN-T Regulation. However, Directive (EU) 2021/1187, which aims to streamline measures to advance the realisation of the TEN-T network and to clarify the procedural process for project promoters in respect of permit granting and public procurement, does provide for the designation by each Member State of a “Designated Authority”. The Department is currently progressing this designation process. To ensure that the TEN-T policy is implemented in Ireland, the Department of Transport are taking several actions to the implementation of the TEN-T policy. Some of these actions include: 1. Legislation and Regulation: The Department develops strategic plans and policies which align with the objectives of the TEN-T policy. This includes ensuring compliance with EU legislation related to transport infrastructure, services and safety standards. 2. Funding and stakeholder engagement: The Department of Transport collaborates with various stakeholders, including other Government agencies, local authorities, transport operators and potential applicants to maximise the contribution of funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to supporting the development of transport infrastructure in Ireland. 3. Coordination: The Department of Transport works closely with the European Commission to provide input to the negotiations on the development of new EU transport legislation (including the recast TEN-T Regulation) and to ensure Ireland is meeting its obligations under same. With regard to the Dublin Port 3FM Project, Dublin Port Company (DPC) is now at the pre-planning consultation stage on its third and final Masterplan (3FM) project, which primarily relates to developments on the south side of the port. This Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) project will require planning permission from An Bord Pleanála, which is an independent process and does not involve input from the Department. A copy of Dublin Port’s report on the 3FM consultation is available at: 3FM Project - Dublin Port. In terms of the rail requirements of TEN-T, the current regulation states that “Maritime ports of the core network indicated in Part 2 of Annex II shall be connected with the railway and road and, where possible, inland waterway transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network by 31 2 December 2030, except where physical constraints prevent such connection.” Dublin Port is connected to an operating rail line. While the Department is committed to promoting the development of rail freight, it’s important to note that the TEN-T stipulations relate to the port as a whole, as against rail connectivity to each aspect of the estate. This means that while rail freight is certainly a priority, the broader considerations of the port’s overall efficiency, accessibility and intermodal connectivity must also be taken into account. The EU Commission published its proposal for a revised Trans-European Transport Network (TENT) Regulation in December 2021. The main aims of the revision are to align the development of the TEN-T network with EU climate goals, to better integrate different modes of transport and urban nodes and to increase the resilience of the network. On 18 December 2023, negotiators from the Council and the Parliament reached a provisional final agreement on the text of the regulation and the network maps set out therein. The text of this provisional agreement will now undergo some technical work before it can be finalised and put forward for adoption. Member States and MEPs will then review this finalised text and will be asked to formally approve its adoption as the revised TEN-T Regulation. In relation to Dublin Airport’s plans, the Department has not lodged an objection to the Infrastructure Application as increasing the capacity of Dublin airport is in line with the National Aviation Policy, which recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport in meeting national social and economic policy goals and includes a specific objective of developing Dublin Airport as a hub airport with the necessary capacity to connect key existing and emerging global markets. Any proposed developments at Dublin Airport must safeguard the future development of MetroLink. MetroLink will be a transformative high-capacity public transport system, capable of carrying up to 20,000 passengers per hour in each direction, in line with DAA’s growth targets. A Railway Order for MetroLink has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála and is awaiting a decision. In addition to plans for Metro, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which is being undertaken by the Department of Transport in cooperation with the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland, is considering rail connectivity to our international gateways. The draft rail review currently lists the spur from Clongriffin to Dublin Airport as a long-term intervention that should be delivered between 2040 & 2050. Work on the Review is now at an advanced stage and a draft report was published for a Strategic Environmental Assessment public consultation last July. The public consultation phase of the SEA process concluded on 29 September and submissions are now under review by officials from both jurisdictions. It is expected that a final report will be submitted for Ministerial approval in both jurisdictions and ultimately for approval of the Government. It is envisaged that a final report will be published by summer. The Department also continues to invest in other sustainable modes of transport options to and from the airport.   Yours sincerely, Secretary General
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