ABOUT THE TRAM STOP

About Ranelagh Tram Stop

Ranelagh Tram Stop

Ranelagh Tram Stop, known as Ranelagh Luas Stop, is a stop on the Luas light-rail tram system in Dublin, Ireland. Here are some key points about the Ranelagh Tram Stop:

• Location: The tram stop is located in Ranelagh, an urban village on the Southside of Dublin.
• Opening: It opened in 2004 as a stop on the Green Line from St Stephen's Green to Sandyford.
• Access: The tram stop provides access to the urban villages of Ranelagh and Rathmines.
• Structure: The Luas stop at Ranelagh is on a stretch of track where the line crosses Ranelagh Road on a viaduct. The bridge over Ranelagh Road consists of a steel deck constructed in 2004, and the existing stone abutments.
• Station Building: Ranelagh is one of few Luas stops to have a station building of sorts - a two-storey structure located on Ranelagh Road. A section of the building is used as a retail unit and is currently occupied by a restaurant.
• Platforms: The platforms at Ranelagh are located directly above Ranelagh Road and have the benches, ticket machines, shelters, and displays common to all Luas stops.
• Transport Connections: Ranelagh is also served by Dublin Bus routes 11, 18, 44, 44B and 61.
• Services: Trams stop at the stop coming from either end every 2-10 minutes.

In summary, Ranelagh Tram Stop is a significant part of Dublin's public transport infrastructure, providing convenient access to the surrounding urban villages and contributing to the area's connectivity.