[18/10/2013]-Cork-Dublin Delays

[Jamie2k9]

http://www.irishrail.ie/cat_news.jsp?i=4933&p=116&n=237

Cork to Dublin Service delays


18 October 2013

The 12.20 Cork to Heuston is currently delayed up to 120 minutes at Charleville due to passenger on board requiring medical attention and a mechanical fault.

The 13.20 Cork-Heuston service is delayed up to 60 minutes.

The 13.45 Limerick to Limerick Junction service will be extended to operate through to Dublin, to serve stations for the delayed 12.20 Cork to Heuston service.

This website will be updated as soon as more information is made available.

Iarnród Éireann apologies for any inconvenience caused.


Delays of up to 30 minutes on a number of other services.

[Jamie2k9]

Yesterday was just a complete disaster. From 15.00 more less every train was delayed and no reasons given by IE on website or twitter.

The 13.45 relief from Limerick rolled into Heuston at 16.35 and it was a 2800 to be followed minutes lather by the 12.20 from Cork, 13.20 from Cork and 14.20 from Cork. It was pointless running the service when it actually caused more hold ups when it can only do 75mph and only gave passengers savings of 10 minutes. Can't see why the 13.20 just didn't pick up passengers in Charleville using the other platform and not hold it up. Only reason may be the points that were installed last weekend may not of being fully completed or operational to allow it but then again it could just be IE making things awkward.

[Mark Gleeson]

12:20 was delayed due to the death of a passenger on board.

[berneyarms]

Given that both Cork trains were running late, I think clearing the load from Limerick Junction by through running the 13:45 from Limerick to Heuston was the right decision.

As for looping the two Cork trains at Charleville, I understand that this wasn't feasible due to the first train being stopped outside the station, and some mechanical issues arising after the emergency chord was pulled.

In the circumstances, I think it is much better to see IE being proactive rather than doing nothing, and criticising them for doing so really is a bit much.

[Jamie2k9]

I was not criticising them but just saying the relief train was supposed to make up time and get passengers to Dublin but as it was a 2800 any savings were lost. Wasn't aware it was outside the station which does explain things.

[berneyarms]

I was not criticising them but just saying the relief train was supposed to make up time and get passengers to Dublin but as it was a 2800 any savings were lost. Wasn't aware it was outside the station which does explain things.

Remember though that from a passenger perspective being on the move is always preferable to still waiting on a (probably damp) platform at Limerick Junction.

Most people would prefer to be on the move so from that perspective I would think that they did the right thing.

[Jamie2k9]

Remember though that from a passenger perspective being on the move is always preferable to still waiting on a (probably damp) platform at Limerick Junction.

Most people would prefer to be on the move so from that perspective I would think that they did the right thing.

There is that side.

Understand it was a 22 on the 12.20, will IE be looking further into the problems after the hammer and/or emergency intercoms were activated as to why it caused problems resetting the systems to see what can be done if it was to happen again. Clearly uncommon for more than one to be pressed.

[Mark Gleeson]

Someone died on the train so less of the finger pointing.

There are a total of 11 ways to trigger the passenger alarm in each 22k coach

[Mickey H]

Was there another member of staff apart from the driver on the train? With many driver only trains, London Underground, Zürich commuter trains in Switzerland to name two, pulling the emergency handle will not stop the train but it "will continue to the next station where help can more easily be given" to quote LU.

Certain types of rolling stock have the ability for the driver to override the passenger caused braking if it would cause the train to stop somewhere unsafe or difficult to access (NIR introduced this in 1985) . Does no Irish Rail equipment have this facility?

[Mark Gleeson]

The communication handle does not stop the train. In this case multiple handles/buttons were activated.

If someone pulls the door release handle, train stops.

[Jamie2k9]

Someone died on the train so less of the finger pointing.

Didn't intend to but can now see how may be perceived. My point was similar to Mickey H ie getting to the next station asap. Mallow-Charleville section of line is reasonably level at ground as has a number of crossings etc to get fast access but take Cork-Mallow its a very hilly and well above ground for a lot of the journey with no crossings so gaining access will be harder and possibly take longer.