The new control centre has been built at Dublin's Heuston Station but is not yet operational. Photo: Stock

The new control centre has been built at Dublin’s Heuston Station but is not yet operational. Photo: Stock

A new centre in Dublin for Iarnród Éireann to control the national rail network that was completed in 2022 will not become operational until late 2028 and is projected to cost €41m over budget.

Further delays and cost overruns on the development of a National Train Control Centre (NTCC) at Heuston Station and a new train traffic management system have been confirmed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).