Fatima Luas stop

Fatima is a stop on the Luas light-rail tram system in Dublin, Ireland. It opened in 2004 as a stop on the Red Line.[1] The stop is at the southern side of St. James's Hospital, adjacent to James's Walk. Fatima is named for its proximity to Fatima Mansions, a public housing complex. It provides access to the suburbs of Dolphin's Barn, The Coombe, and The Liberties.[2] The stop has two edge platforms, and is of the same design as many Luas stops. After departing the stop, northbound trams turn left and traverse the grounds of the hospital on their way to Connolly or The Point. Southbound trams continue along an abandoned canal alignment, travelling towards Tallaght or Saggart.

Fatima
A platform at Fatima
Location	Dublin Ireland
Owned by	Transdev
Operated by	Luas
Line(s)	Red
Platforms	2
Construction
Structure type	At-grade
Other information
Fare zone	Red 2
Key dates
26 September 2004	Station opened
Services
Preceding station   Luas   Following station Rialto towards Tallaght or Saggart   Red Line   James's towards Connolly or The Point   Proposed   Rialto towards Newcastle Road   Line F   Meath Street towards Trinity

The stop is also served by Dublin Bus routes 122, 17, 68, and 68A.

Proposals

In 2007, a proposal was announced for a Luas line from the city centre to Lucan. As of 2020, the project has not been officially approved, but under the proposal, the new line would share track with the Red Line between Fatima and Blackhorse. Fatima would therefore become a junction stop, with trams en route from Lucan to the city centre travelling due east along James's Walk.[3]

Incidents

On 8 July 2017, a woman died after being struck by a city centre-bound Luas tram at St. James Walk, just past the Fatima stop, in Rialto.[4]

References

1. "Luas is launched - 2004". RTÉ Archives.
2. "Fatima". Luas.
3. "Luas - Lucan line". boards.ie.
4. "Woman killed after being struck by Luas tram in early hours". Irish Independent. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.