Dublin MetroLink Delivery Partnership
AECOM and Jacobs secure a €550 million contract to deliver Dublin MetroLink.
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MetroLink is planned to provide a 25-minute journey from North Dublin to the city center and is expected to carry up to 53 million passengers annually once operational.
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The AECOM-Jacobs venture will work through an integrated delivery model intended to strengthen governance, coordinate interfaces across multiple contracts and maintain transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
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TII said the appointment followed a highly competitive procurement process; its invitation to tender, issued on November 19, 2025, indicated that the successful partner would be engaged for approximately 12 years.
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TII expects to have spent almost €750 million on MetroLink by the end of 2026, before construction begins, including a €80.7 million deal to acquire more than one hectare of O’Connell Street property from Hammerson.
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AECOM’s European and India chief executive, Richard Whitehead, said MetroLink would help expand access to opportunities for communities across Dublin and the wider region, linking the project’s transport benefits to broader economic development.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed an AECOM-Jacobs joint venture as program delivery partner for Dublin MetroLink, The Construction Index reported. The partnership will oversee procurement, construction and commissioning of Ireland's first fully segregated metro railway under a contract valued at up to €550 million over approximately 12 years.
The 19-kilometer line will run from Swords through Dublin Airport to Charlemont with 16 stations, Market Screener noted. MetroLink is expected to carry 53 million passengers annually and cut travel time from North Dublin to the city center to just 25 minutes once it opens.
Why Dublin Needs This Metro Now
Dublin's traffic congestion has become a major barrier to growth. MetroLink will connect North Dublin, the airport, and the city center for the first time with a dedicated rail line. New Civil Engineer reported the project's cost is estimated between €14 billion and €17.5 billion, far above initial projections.
The metro will link to existing rail services including Irish Rail, DART, Luas trams, and BusConnects. This creates a unified transport network to reduce car trips and support economic development across the region.
What AECOM-Jacobs Will Actually Do
The joint venture follows an integrated delivery model designed to coordinate multiple contracts and maintain transparency. Market Screener stated the partnership will manage systems integration, commissioning, governance and risk management across the entire 12-year program.
TII selected the team through a competitive procurement process after issuing its invitation to tender on November 19, 2025. This structure aims to strengthen oversight and ensure all project phases align properly from design through opening day.
Major Costs Already Mounting Before Construction Starts
TII expects to spend nearly €750 million on MetroLink by the end of 2026, before a single shovel hits the ground. Market Screener reported this includes an €80.7 million purchase of over one hectare of O'Connell Street property from Hammerson.
The government must still approve whether TII can move forward with construction bids. AECOM's European and India chief Richard Whitehead said MetroLink will expand economic opportunities across Dublin and the wider region through improved transport connections.
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