Ballyogan Wood Luas stop explained

Ballyogan Wood
Native Name:Coill Bhaile Uí Ógáin
Native Name Lang:GA
Symbol:rail
Symbol Location:dublin
Address:Ballyogan Road
Borough:Ballyogan, County Dublin
Country:Ireland
Line:Green
Bus Routes:2
Bus Operators:Go-Ahead Ireland
Structure:At-grade
Platform:2
Owned:Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Operator:Transdev (as Luas)
Zone:Green 4
Opened:16 October 2010
Map Type:Dublin

Ballyogan Wood (Irish: Coill Bhaile Ógain) is a stop on the green line of the Luas light-rail tram system in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, County Dublin, Ireland. The stop provides access to the nearby residential area of Ballyogan,[1] as well as providing access to the nearby Carrickmines Park.

History

The stop opened in 2010 as a stop on the extension of the Green Line south from Sandyford to Brides Glen.[2]

Services

On average, trams run every 10–15 minutes. Southbound trams all go to Brides Glen. Most trams travelling north continue to the northern terminus at Broombridge, but some terminate at Parnell.

Location and access

The stop is located at the side of Ballyogan Road and has edge platforms. To the north of the stop, trams continue along a section of reserved track at the side of Ballyogan Road on their way to Broombridge railway station. To the south, they turn to the left, crossing the M50 motorway on a bridge and re-joining the old Harcourt Street railway alignment before continuing to Brides Glen.

Onward transport

The stop is served by Go-Ahead Ireland routes 63 and 63A. These connect the stop to Carrickmines village and Cabinteely, as well as to further destinations such as Kilternan and Dún Laoghaire.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ballyogan Wood. Luas.
  2. Web site: New Luas extension opens. Irish Times.
  3. Web site: Carrickmines . Luas.