Friday 11 September 2026

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has taken a significant step towards the physical delivery of MetroLink with the formal award of the Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) Support Services contract to Jacobs AECOM.

Following a highly competitive procurement process, the newly appointed programme delivery partner Jacobs AECOM will integrate directly with the MetroLink team to manage, oversee, and co-ordinate the complex construction, integration, and commissioning phases of Ireland’s first metro system. The PDP is crucial in ensuring that all aspects of the MetroLink project are delivered within a defined budget, required timeframe, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

MetroLink will serve 16 new stations

The programme delivery partner will play a vital role in executing the delivery of the 19km high-capacity, high-frequency line. Spanning from Swords to Charlemont, MetroLink will serve 16 new stations, providing a 25-minute journey time from North Dublin to the city centre. Transport minister Darragh O'Brien said the appointment of the programme delivery partner demonstrates the continued progress being made in delivering one of the most important infrastructure investments in the history of the State.

"This government is committed to transforming Ireland's public transport network through sustained investment in high-quality, sustainable infrastructure," he said.

"The programme delivery partner will be an essential component in providing construction and engineering oversight, helping to ensure that MetroLink is delivered efficiently, safely and in line with international best practice," the minister added.

Anne Shaw, CEO of the National Transport Authority (NTA) welcomed the appointment of the PDP for MetroLink, saying it represents a further important milestone in the delivery of this transformative programme. "By bringing together world-class expertise and experience, the programme delivery partner will play a critical role in supporting the effective planning, design, and delivery of a modern, high-capacity public transport system that will serve our communities for generations to come," she said.

'Critical transition'

Lorcan O’Connor, CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), said: "The appointment of Jacobs AECOM as our programme delivery partner marks a critical transition for MetroLink as we move from planning into full-scale delivery preparation. Managing a project of this magnitude requires world-class construction and engineering governance. By structuring this partnership over a multi-year framework, we are securing top-tier global expertise while ensuring maximum transparency and value for public money."

Michael Flynn, interim programme director for MetroLink, added: "Our team is fully mobilised, and the momentum behind MetroLink is stronger than ever. The Programme Delivery Partner will provide the essential on-the-ground project management, scheduling, and engineering oversight needed to turn our operative Railway Order and active procurements into physical reality. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with Jacobs AECOM to deliver this world-class transit system for the public."

Once completed, MetroLink will carry up to 53 million passengers annually, acting as a crucial integrator for Dublin’s wider transport network by offering seamless interchanges with Irish Rail, DART, Luas, and Bus.