From a planners point of view the fact that such large tracts of land along both sides of the rail line have laid undeveloped for so long is an indication of the lack of land use and transportation (LUTS) planning in this country.
In some incidents it must be said that it wasnt for lack of studies but rather planning decisions at a local authority level and slow to non existant implimentation.
Compare the empty land banks along the Kildare and Maynooth rail lines from the M50 to Adamstown and Clonee to the sprawl alongside the N4 and the N3 routes and your'll see what I mean.
Off point, I know. Sorry. Pet hate.
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