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 #1403652  by Jeff Smith
 
Not sure if David has an over-arching topic on Ireland's version of Metro North or not, but here's an interesting article on the planned system.

Herald.ie
Transport chiefs are considering using self-drive technology on the long-awaited Metro North, the Herald has learned.

The high-speed rail link, which will run between Swords and the city centre, was first proposed in 2000 and was shelved in 2011. A scaled-back version was unveiled last year, with a budget of €10bn.

Construction is not due to begin on the network until 2021 and is not expected to be finished until 2026/2027.

Documents seen by the Herald show that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) are considering technology which would remove the need for drivers.

Peter Walsh, director of TII's capital programme management, said: "TII is currently working in partnership with the NTA in the development of the planning and design of the new Metro North project. As part of that work, the possibilities of using a driverless system are being considered."