LUAS, Service to commence over next two years
Negotiations on the mutli-million pound contract to operate Dublin's new light rail system, LUAS, are nearing completion and agreement is expected to be reached towards the end of next week.
The European company Connex, which has experience in Sweden, France and Australia, has been awarded the contract for five years and is currently in discussions with the Rail Procurement Agency here over the financial terms.
The LUAS system is due to come into operation on a phased basis over the next two years, with first passengers due to be carried late next year.
Connex anticipates that it will employ in the region of 190 people.
