Bray Station Revamp Begins

Bray train station 1919

atest press release from Cllr Erika Doyle and Steven Matthews TD, issued on Friday, April 19th 2024…

Green TD Steven Matthews and Bray Councillor Erika Doyle were delighted to see Minister Eamon Ryan turn the sod on the Bray Station interchange.

During his speech Minister Ryan referenced the work being done by Deputy Matthews to bring battery electric train service to Wicklow Town.

Commenting on the interchange works, Deputy Matthews said, “The interchange work commenced in February with the installation of a large surface water drainage system. I worked with Irish Rail & Wicklow County Council so that under track drainage was carried out in 2023 during routine rail maintenance works.

“I’m delighted that our Green Party colleague Minister Eamon Ryan attended to turn the sod on the new public plaza which will give station road a much needed facelift.

“The safety features included in the design will make it easier and safer to walk, cycle, catch a bus or train. The junctions at Adelaide Road and Quinsborough Road are being made accessible, safer and easier to cross for everyone going to the station or seafront.

“This upgrade will improve the experience for the thousands of journeys that start and end at Bray Railway Station every week and provide a public transport gateway to Bray that we can be proud of.

“I was so involved in this project from the start in 2018 during early design, planning process and supporting budgets for the NTA to fund the project and it’s wonderful to see the work begin.

Cllr Doyle added, “The work is expected to take around nine months and while it will be disruptive during the construction, the benefits to all those using the station or living beside it will last much longer.”