€9 million investment in rail freight yard at North Wall

6 June 2025

Dublin Port, working with Irish Rail, has completed a €9 million investment in the freight yard at North Wall. The facility will manage all rail freight operations during upcoming works on Alexandra Road, and creates additional capacity for potential future rail freight volumes, subject to market demand. 

The works on Alexandra Road, starting shortly and lasting around 18 months, will complete much-needed remedial upgrades to road and rail infrastructure, which has deteriorated in recent years, presenting operational and safety risks.

The Alexandra Road rail line will be future-proofed to accommodate higher wheel loads, with direct rail access into the Port expected to resume in 2027 via the upgraded line. The project also includes a new HGV route, pedestrian and cycle path, and replacement of underground services, including ducting to support EirGrid’s ‘Powering Up Dublin’ project.

This is the most significant completed rail freight investment at any Irish port over the last decade and supports Dublin Port’s long-term commitment to sustainable transport and rail freight, as outlined in its Masterplan2040.