Dublin Bus has announced the opening of its brand new depot.
The historic Bradstone Depot in Phibsboro was restored as a part of a €15.2 million investment to become a modern bus fleet maintenance facility for the capital.
The massive depot has the capacity for up to 120 buses and 300 employees.
The depot will not only cater for the vehicle maintenance requirements of the existing Dublin Bus fleet but is also equipped to maintain future vehicle specifications, such as full battery electric vehicles and is also flexible enough to suit hydrogen vehicles into the future if required.
The Broadstone Depot has been a part of Ireland’s transport infrastructure since 1850.
Dublin Bus worked with conservation architects to ensure the restoration at the transport hub added to the long industrial and transport history.
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD said: “As we transition towards a cleaner and greener urban bus fleet, Broadstone Depot will be home to these new, low emission buses.
"It is fitting that this historic depot will play a role in maintaining these vehicles which will have a positive environmental impact for the communities which they serve.
"The fact that the depot is equipped to manage future vehicles specifications means it is ready to support Dublin’s shift towards a more sustainable public transport service.”
