Have your say on Navan Rail Line as public consultation opens

The public consultation on the emerging preferred route for the Navan Rail Line is now open with a series of public information events also planned over the coming weeks.

Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority Anne Shaw said: “This is a transformative project for County Meath and the wider Greater Dublin Area, reconnecting Navan and surrounding communities to the national rail network and providing a high-capacity, sustainable alternative to car travel.

"We are encouraging everyone, including residents, businesses and stakeholders, to take the opportunity to engage with this consultation process. Local knowledge and feedback are essential in helping to shape a railway that meets the needs of the communities it will serve for generations to come.”

The Public Consultation, presenting the ‘Emerging Preferred Option’ for the project design remains open until 5pm on Friday 3rd July 2026. It is the first of two non-statutory public consultations seeking the public’s feedback on the proposed plans.

The knowledge and insight of communities, residents, and businesses adjacent to the route, as well as other stakeholders, will inform the design and help Iarnród Éireann to shape the project plans, ensuring that it will maximise benefits for customers and the communities it will serve.

All are encouraged to review the full details of the plans, including details on how to contact the team and give feedback, at: www.irishrail.ie/navan-line

As well as online feedback, a series of consultation events will be held for those who would like to learn more about the project. They included:

Navan: Solstice Arts Centre – Wednesday 27th May 2-8pm.

Dunshaughlin: Pastoral Centre, Dunshaughlin - Thursday 4th June 2-8pm.

Navan: Educate Together Centre, Athlumney – Tuesday 9th June 3-8pm.

Kilmessan: Station House Hotel, Kilmessan – Tuesday 16th June 2-8pm.

Online Webinar: Thursday 18th June 7.30-8.30pm (registration required).

You can make submissions on the emerging preferred route until 5pm on Friday, 3rd July. Click here to go to the public consultation page on the project on Irish Rail's website.

Upon completion of this consultation, all submissions will be carefully considered by the Project design team, and these will be used to inform the subsequent design development and the formation of the Preferred Option.

A second phase of public consultation will take place when a Preferred Option for the project has been identified.