Passengers on planned MetroLink may have to pay more to use Dublin Airport stop

Passengers using the planned new Dublin metro system would face a higher premium fare if getting on or off trains at the airport, the new business case for the project suggests.

The case, published on Friday, projects that passengers would generate fares of €7.35 billion over a 30-year period.

In addition, passengers using a planned 3,000-space park and ride facility earmarked for a location near Swords in north Dublin would contribute a further €350 million over the 30-year period.

“Farebox revenue is estimated based on passenger demand, with anticipated passenger volumes of 2.26 billion over the 30-year appraisal period (about 75 million journeys annually),” the business case, published by the National Transport Authority (NTA), says.