Is the 30 year wait over? I Discover Dublin's ambitious metro project reshaping Ireland's transportation landscape.
I want to say a big thank you to Professor Brian Caulfield for speaking with me about this upcoming megaproject, and the many challenges it faced along the way. His insights were invaluable. To learn more about Professor Caulfield’s research visit: https://www.tcd.ie/research/profiles/?profile=caulfib
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Polysee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU1uPtGAY-A&t=165s