Dublin's MetroLink Finally Moves Forward | Belfast News

Dublin’s long-awaited MetroLink is finally nearing reality after 25 years — a 19-kilometer underground transit line from Swords to the city center and beyond. With construction costs soaring since its 2022 planning submission, the updated budget now faces Cabinet approval as the biggest hurdle. If approved, it’ll enter detailed procurement next, with construction possibly starting next year — aiming for operation by the mid-to-late 2030s. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0916/1591686-metrolink-costs/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b8936915e1c3191 Report issues to [email protected].