Our company is proud to be involved in the redevelopment of Ceannt Station in Galway, a major infrastructure project that commenced at the beginning of 2024.
The redevelopment is funded by the Department of Housing’s Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and the National Transport Authority. The project will transform Ceannt Station – one of the best-located rail and bus stations in Ireland’s major cities – into a significantly expanded and fully integrated transport hub at the heart of Galway.
This investment supports the sustainable growth and development objectives outlined in Project Ireland 2040, as well as Galway City Council’s strategic goal of establishing Ceannt Station as the city’s primary public transport hub under the Galway Transport Strategy.
The redeveloped station will deliver substantial benefits, including environmental and economic gains through a shift towards sustainable public and active transport modes, reduced emissions, and enhanced city retail facilities. It will also enable better integration of improved rail and bus services with compact urban development, particularly the proposed Augustine Hill development to the south of the station.
Accessibility and social inclusion are central to the project, with priority given to mobility-impaired users through features such as a Changing Places facility, while also improving access to employment and public services for those without private transport. Safety will be enhanced through improved circulation within the station and reduced congestion on Station Road footpaths. The redevelopment will also support significant future increases in rail service frequency and capacity.
As a key gateway to Galway, the project will deliver five platforms (an increase from two), a new southern entrance and modern façade with customer facilities, retail units and toilets, improved rail–bus interchange and accessibility, a new roof over the existing train hall, renovations to the northern elevation, and extensive infrastructure works including track and signalling upgrades.
The works are being carried out by BAM Ireland on behalf of Iarnród Éireann, with substantial completion expected by Q2 2026. Rail and bus services will remain operational throughout the construction period, with any temporary changes to customer access communicated in advance.
