1. Galway LUAS and West of Ireland Links Action Plan Proposal by Prof. Austin Smyth & Prof Lewis Lesley TRAM Power Ltd

2. Scope of project Adding value to what is already going on. As quickly as possible TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

3. Recruitment and training of local team - ensuring the maximum benefits for local economy TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

4. Traffic objectives Identification of community developments along the west coast of Ireland TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

5. Traffic objectives Dublin Cork Donegal Rail line Open Limerick Ennis Galway TRAM Power Ltd Shannon Galway LUAS

6. GALWAY LUAS- 1st ideas Dublin & Limerick P & R

7. Studies already done Survey of old railway alignments and options TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

8. Studies under way MVA Shannon Airport Access Dedicated rail link not viable Sixmilebridge new Bus/train interchange Express buses through New Town to Airport TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

9. Feasibility Report and first capital costing exercise Review of how much is needed ? TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

10. Estimates and Review of EU best practice Operating costs TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

11. Business Case reflects on the role of Local Authorities and the commercial development that can be attracted at stations TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

12. Multiplier effect to the local economy Sustainable operation, electrification and wind generation ? Environmental and Social Benefits TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

13. Wind Generators at some stations Galway LUAS

14. Power for the trains * Surplus power for local communities Revenue supports train services Financial and Energy sustainable TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

15. Patronage and Revenue Sensitivity of forecasts Critical to long term performance TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

16. Final Implementation Report Action Plan that delivers and helps to roll out further investments TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

17. Next Steps quickly as possible: -Partnership with NITL -Developing links with business -Attracting (private) funds -Building up capacity TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS

18. Conclusion Right of way = underused asset Wind generation for electric trains Sustainability = energy and financially New access for community development Fits National Plan Framework Journey of 1000km starts with the first step – TODAY ? TRAM Power Ltd Galway LUAS Oct. 2006