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Brian.Stokes
29-03-2007, 15:28
Following on from the Transport 21 meeting. There appears to be a delay in opening the new station at Sixmilebridge.
Clare County Council seem to be holding up the works in some way, and if i'm right i think it was Clare Co Co who were paying/building the station in the first place.
Anyone know what the issue is with Clare Co Co?
Mark Gleeson
29-03-2007, 15:35
Anyone know what the issue is with Clare Co Co?That they don't plan things correctly so much so that the NRA got annoyed with them?
It is likely the CC will have to stump up cash
Brian.Stokes
29-03-2007, 15:38
Ok so that could be a general answer to the issue, but we're they not always paying the bill?
The latest I've seen in the local media is that the station will be open by the end of 2008. This was printed within the last few weeks along with the usual councillors trying to get a few more stations open along the line, even though they would probably be unviable, like Ballycar and Cratloe.
dowlingm
02-04-2007, 19:03
the only way more stations should be built on the Ennis is if there is an increase in line speed - I suspect the car/rail equation is getting pretty marginal given the road improvements.
the only way more stations should be built on the Ennis is if there is an increase in line speed - I suspect the car/rail equation is getting pretty marginal given the road improvements.
They are always working on the line, closing farmers gates, installing new railway gets with electric signals etc. They were at something last night near me, some type of track machines going up and down the line after the last train passes, they are at at it every night at the moment.
I got the train from Ennis to Limerick last Saturday for the first time. Actual time was about 32 minutes even though its timetabled for 40. There was a delay of a few minutes as we crawled through the Limerick yard from the Childers road in. Sixmilebridge is roughly halfway and if you can go from Sixmilebridge to Limerick in 15 minutes then you are on a winner, because with a car it takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the Coonagh roundabout and it can be another 15-20 minutes into town.
This was my first time travelling this line and overall I was impressed, but they need to sort access to Limerick station so that the journey can be brought down. When I was going home the Ennis train arriving appeared to be delayed by the shunting of an IC train in the station, hopefully the IC railcars will end this problem.
There was a lot of new stock parked around the station, along with many container wagons and other bits and pieces. Surely the can run a third track straight in from Ennis directly so that they can speed things up a bit?
the only way more stations should be built on the Ennis is if there is an increase in line speed - I suspect the car/rail equation is getting pretty marginal given the road improvements.
Increasing frequency of the trains to 30mins would be the equivelant of doubling line speed for most users as you wouldn't have to sit around for an hour+ because the only train to get you in for a 12 o'clockappointment leaves Ennis at 10am or you finsh work at 3pm but the first available train is a 16:20
dowlingm
01-07-2007, 21:59
ccos - I imagine it would but is there enough passing loops to do this?
Build them, its not rocket science the Victorians could do it, hell I was on a train in Albania and they have them.:D
I emailed Iarnrod Eireann about when Sixmilebridge railway station would be re-opening and they replied back stating that it was still in an "early design stage". Sixmilebridge railway station was supposed to re-open this year. That does'nt look likely. This station's re-opening was announced in November 2005. Clare County Council are responsible for the planned station and car park facilities. Any news regarding the re-opening of this station? looks like clare co. council have done nothing to move this project forward....:rolleyes:
Thomas Ralph
14-01-2008, 21:26
Given that Clare County Council is close to being abolished for failure to agree a budget, I think they have bigger worries.
I emailed the Clare County Co. planning department about Sixmilebridge Railway Station and eventually they got back to me last friday stating that they are planning "reopening of the station during the 2008/ 2009 financial years.Further details will be relased to the public when the project requirements,construction programme and costings are finalised"
I imagine so that at some point late in 2009 or later that Sixmilebridge Railway Station will re-open.
PoxyShamrock
10-02-2008, 00:36
What state is the station in now or is there even one?
Will it be opened on the same site as the original station?
What state is the station in now or is there even one?
Will it be opened on the same site as the original station?
The old railway station is still there and I think it is privately owned and was lived in til recently anyway.
The old railway station may be re-opened but they need to buy adjoining land for parking spaces. It's all still in the design stage and unlikely to be opened any time soon as Clare County Council have other priorities.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Sixmilebridge train station on track?
It's hoped that the new Sixmilebridge Train Station will be on track to coincide with the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor.
As part of the Western Rail line, commuters in Clare will benefit from a new Railway stop in the village which is due to get underway after the former train Station is acquired by Iarnrod Eireann.
Local Councillor John Crowe told Clare FM News that he’s hoping work on the station and platform will soon be underway.
http://www.clarefm.ie/newsCNU/news.asp
http://www.limerickleader.ie/shannon/Station-house-purchase-boost-for.4113169.jp
Station house purchase boost for West rail link
Date: 22 May 2008
By Petula Martyn
THE former Sixmilebridge railway station house has been bought by Clare County Council to facilitate the Western Rail Corridor, after a gap of over 30 years since the last scheduled services on the line.
There was a delay in acquiring the property because the railway house had been a private residence until now.
Local Councillor John Crowe has welcomed the acquisition of the house and lands saying "there's light at the end of the tunnel" for the project which is funded by the government as part of Transport 21.
A new platform will be built around the station house and an entrance to the new facility will be completed by April 2009.
Acting senior planner with Clare County Council, John Bradley, said the local authority had worked in close co-operation with Iarnrod Eireann with regard to the reopening of the former railway station.
"Iarnrod Eireann has advised that funding has been provided in the 2008/2009 budgetary cycles for the upgrading of infrastructural requirements and it is anticipated that the passenger rail service will be open some time during 2009
"No fixed dates are available for the scheduled opening of this facility," he added.
There are also plans to provide a park and ride facility at Shannon Airport to the station. "It will open up the country for everyone," Cllr Crowe said.
"It will be big for the Shannon area to have a connection from the airport to the station. I have been 12 years campaigning for this and I'm thrilled that work is now progressing quickly."
It is hoped that more credence will be given to calls for a rail link between the airport and Limerick city when Sixmilebridge railway station is fully operational.
"The Airport Authority will realise how many people are using it. They will have live figures and it will strengthen their hand when they go looking for a direct rail link from Shannon to Limerick," Cllr Crowe said.
Meanwhile, trackwork on the Western Rail Corridor is well underway and is on schedule according to Iarnrod Eireann. Sixmilebridge will be one of seven stations along the route between Limerick and Galway. The line will also serve Ennis, Gort, Ardrahan, Craughwell, Oranmore and Athenry.
It will provide a range of inter-regional services currently not available while promoting balanced regional development.
Good to hear they are finally moving ahead with the re-opening of the railway station in Sixmilebridge.
There already is an excellent local Shannon and express bus service to Limerick bus and train station and also a good bus service between Shannon and Ennis, they should encourage people using Shannon Airport/Shannon to use these bus services if they wish to connect with the train.
Any update on the station at Sixmilebridge going ahead or when it will be open?
Any update on the station at Sixmilebridge going ahead or when it will be open?
The station in Sixmilebridge will re-open in May 2009 more than likely. IE are having an information evening this evening on the Limerick-Galway Line:
http://www.clarefm.ie/news.php?section=news
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Limerick-to-Galway-line-on.4504840.jp
Limerick to Galway line on track for next May
Date: 18 September 2008
By David Hurley
FOLLOWING the successful roll out of the Limerick to Nenagh commuter rail service last month it has been confirmed that direct train services between Limerick and Galway are expected to be up and running by May 2009.
Up to 14 daily services will operate between the two cities when the new service commences following the completion of the €106.5 million redevelopment of the Ennis-Athenry rail line.
"It is very good news and it will help us to form another leg of the Atlantic Corridor which will give train services from Cork, Limerick and Ennis through to Galway," said Jim Gallivan, business development manager, with Iarnrod Eireann in Limerick.
The existing single track between Ennis and Athenry is currently being replaced as part of the project, which is being funded under Transport 21.
Around 18 miles of track have already been replaced and the remainder will be upgraded by early next year at which point testing of the track will begin.
Mr Gallivan said he hopes there will be seven daily services in each direction when the service begins in ten months' time. The trains will serve Limerick, Ennis, Athenry, and Galway, as well as new stations at Sixmilebridge, Gort, Ardrahan, Craughwell, and Oranmore.
It is over 30 years since there was a regular rail service between Limerick and Galway and the new service also promises to provide passengers with connections to Heuston Station in Dublin.
dowlingm
29-09-2008, 02:48
if Nenagh-Limerick-Nenagh has been classed as successful, I'm curious as to what "unsuccessful" would have looked like...
There is an article in The Clare Courier about the station at sixmilebridge
News that work will begin shortly on reopening Sixmilebridge railway station has been broadly welcomed by councillors in Shannon, but for one councillor in particular, it brought back fond memories of living in the station house.
Earlier this year Clare County Council acquired two acres of land and Cllr Patricia McCarthy’s family home, which was still occupied by her father John O’Connell, for a reported sum of €750,000.
Mr O’Connell had worked on the West Clare Railway, immortalised in song by Percy Ffrench, until its closure and had been relocated to Sixmilebridge as station master in 1959.
Last week his daughter Patricia was delighted to hear that work will begin shortly on the station and it is intended to resume services during 2009.
The announcement came during a presentation given to the Shannon area councillors’ committee by Fiona Mooney and Eilis N* Nuanain.
Reopening of the Sixmilebridge station comes under stage one of the Western Rail Corridor. Track work has been ongoing since 2007 and will be completed next year.
Car parking facilities will be available with spaces for eighty vehicles, including three disabled bays. Fees will be broadly similar to other similar stations at €2 per day or €8 per week for commuters. These charges will help to defray the cost of a CCTV security system.
Iarnród Éireann intend to relocate the platform from alongside the station house as technical specifications on track gradients have changed.
According to Ms. Mooney the station house itself will not be required for rail operations and the ticket dispenser will be available on the platform. Some ground has been purchased from the Brothers of Charity to improve access.
In reply to a query, Cllr Gerry Flynn was informed that the station house is not a protected structure. “It should be because that it a landmark in Sixmilebridge,” he said.
When he asked if this means it could be bulldozed, Ms Mooney said no, the intention is to have it refurbished and put to a commercial use.
Cllr Flynn was also concerned that people living adjacent to the station should be consulted on the development as the reopened station would have a huge impact on their lives.
Ms Mooney said that the local authority had consulted with the Brothers of Charity but not with the wider community. Cllr Flynn urged them to do so sooner rather than later.
Cllr John Crowe welcomed the development saying it would provide a massive boost for Shannon, Sixmilebridge and the entire East Clare area.
Cllr Pat McMahon said it will be brilliant for the whole area as it will link Sixmilebridge into the national rail network, giving people a viable alternative when travelling to any part of the country and improving access to Shannon Airport.
He added that the success of this station might change minds at Government level to introduce a series of local stations along the line.
Fiona Mooney said that the project will be going through Part VIII of the planning process in December and Iarnród Éireann will commence work in the new year.
She added that the work will include a short road closure of approximately two days to facilitate bridge works and the station will open in 2009.
Cllr Patricia McCarthy prefaced her remarks by saying that it is the first time in many years that she feels free to talk about the project because her father was the owner of the property in question.
“Even though I would have been prevented from speaking, I have been fully supportive of this proposal and keen to see it come to a conclusion.
Cllr McCarthy recalled her family arriving at the station house in 1959. “It was a nice place to live and a fine house and I know my father will be delighted to know that the building is going to be preserved.
“Structurally it is sound and I look forward to see it being put into active use again. This is a very welcome development for the area.
“For us as a family it’s great because we left Kilrush before the closure of the West Clare railway and arrived in Sixmilebridge to see another closure of a railway. I know that my father is happy that the railway station will be reopened.
“We had no desire to see our family home sold only for the opening of a railway. It’s been a long process, it was ten years ago or maybe longer when it first appeared that the logical place for a railway would be Sixmilebridge.
“We had conditioned ourselves to the fact that we were going to be selling our family home.
“I remember when it was a very active station with a lot of cattle and cargo passing through, sheep being moved and there was a lot of activity. Personally and speaking for the family, we are absolutely delighted it is going back into use again,” said Cllr McCarthy.
Also:
Any prospect of Newmarket-on-Fergus being linked to the rail network in the short-term has been kicked to touch by Iarnród Éireann.
Local councillor Pat McMahon has been making the case that Government policy is about promoting public transport and encouraging motorists to leave the car at home where possible.
In this regard he has argued that opening commuter stops along the route from Limerick to Ennis at Cratloe, Sixmilebridge and Newmarket would benefit the local communities by providing an effective alternative to the car.
However in a letter to the Shannon area councillors committee, the chief executive of Iarnród Éireann, Richard Fearn, said that it will not be happening.
He has restated the Minister for Transport’s position that the Transport 21 capital investment programme for rail does not include provision for reopening of Newmarket-on-Fergus station or for opening a new station at Cratloe.
“I regret therefore that Iarnród Éireann has no current plans to undertake these schemes,” said Mr Fearn.
In response Cllr McMahon said it was difficult to accept the logic of the reply as there are eight trains a day going to and fro on that track. Meanwhile provision has only been made for making one stop, at Sixmilebridge. He said that the issue will not go away.
dowlingm
04-12-2008, 03:15
What the good councillor doesn't get is that one of the only things that has kept Ennis-Limerick alive with its dire speed restrictions is that it's non-stop. Sixmilebridge is fair enough but we can't go opening up every cattle loading dock... oh wait that's what IE is doing north of Gort...
What the good councillor doesn't get is that one of the only things that has kept Ennis-Limerick alive with its dire speed restrictions is that it's non-stop. Sixmilebridge is fair enough but we can't go opening up every cattle loading dock... oh wait that's what IE is doing north of Gort...
Agreed, SMB, Ennis, Gort and Athenry is enough. Regarding line speeds they are imporving all the time. The slow part was the section coming into Limerick station, don't know if this has been rectified.
About time they got a move on with this and started the construction work. According to this article it still has to go through some planning process in December, i'll be happy when I see them starting work on the carpark and platform. They have been talking about this way too long. It's planned to re-open in April 2009 right?
That councillor looking for a stop in Newmarket is a joke. Anybody using a proposed stop in Newmarket would have to drive there as it is nowhere near the village. It's not like Sixmilebridge or Ennis are miles away from Newmarket :rolleyes:
I'm surprised that Newmarket-on-Fergus isn't reopening while Craughwell and Ardrahan are. Surely it has a much larger population?
Any prospect of Newmarket-on-Fergus being linked to the rail network in the short-term has been kicked to touch by Iarnród Éireann.
A rare moment of sanity perhaps?
Colm Moore
04-12-2008, 21:21
Local councillor Pat McMahon has been making the case that Government policy is about promoting public transport and encouraging motorists to leave the car at home where possible.Pay for a station and pay for a train from local contributions and attitudes might change.
I'm surprised that Newmarket-on-Fergus isn't reopening while Craughwell and Ardrahan are. Surely it has a much larger population?
Ya Newmarket-On-Fergus(village and area) would have a bigger population than Craughwell and Ardrahan combined(Ardrahan is tiny, waste of money opening a station there) but the railway line does'nt go anywhere near the village and with Sixmilebridge re-opening thats only 10 mins drive away from Newmarket. Sixmilebridge station re-opening will be well handy.
I grew up in Newmarket and nobody has any interest in re-opening a station on the line in Newmarket. The only person who brings this up is the councillor going on about it above. Ennis or Sixmilebridge are not that far away to catch the train there
dowlingm
07-12-2008, 01:33
Mouth without responsibility - the prerogative of the local councillor throughout the ages.
(adapted from this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Baldwin#Leader_of_the_Opposition_2))
Alan French
01-02-2009, 19:16
The question of how many stations a line should have is always a difficult one. I think they have chosen the right humber of stations between Limerick and Galway to start with, but we mustn't fight against requests for more stations. If the number of stations needed is just too much to allow a decent journey time, then it's time to look at providing a mixture of fast and stopping trains. This is how other countries do it. If that needs more crossing loops to increase capacity, then let it be so, and press for them.
In fact it probably won't come to that; they are talking about seven trains a day, so there is some scope for adding new stops to some of the trains while keeping others limited-stop.
This is an important issue on this line, because there is quite a strong case for a station in the Limerick suburbs, as well as in growing villages like Cratloe. Those who are looking for more stations are potentially our allies, because they agree with us that road-based solutions are not all they are cracked up to be. If some proposal has to have a lower priority, let's call it that, and not pretend it isn't needed.
I'm not so sure about Newmarket, however. This is because once the journey to the station becomes a drive rather than a walk, people may as well drive to another station. Incidentally, I made this point in the consultation on the Navan line, relating to Dunshaughlin. I said they should avoid the cheaper option that doesn't serve Dunshaughlin properly, for this very reason.
This is an important issue on this line, because there is quite a strong case for a station in the Limerick suburbs, as well as in growing villages like Cratloe.
No way would they put a station in Cratloe. There are no housing estates there, just one off houses spread out over a huge area, and one or two clusters of about 5 or 6 houses. Most houses are a drive from the station so people would be almost into Limerick on the dualcarraigeway or upto Sixmilebridge station in the same time.
Any update on Sixmilebridge station work starting?
How long should it take once its up and running?
Mark Gleeson
01-02-2009, 21:31
Lets face some facts, only Ennis and Gort are the only locations truly deserving of a station. Sixmilebridge might have a hope. What little hope of sensible planning died with the credit crunch no large scale development anytime soon
Time is money, for every 1% reduction in journey time it means more than 1% back in revenue
The problem with the WRC is the focus on non existent passenger flows instead of focusing on the Limerick and Galway commuter belts where there is business
dowlingm
02-02-2009, 00:36
I think they have chosen the right humber of stations between Limerick and Galway to start withDefine your basis for choosing Ardrahan. Two stops *between* Gort and Athenry - 30km - at a time when the forecast sprawl into east Galway will be halted by developer bankruptcies is madness. but we mustn't fight against requests for more stationsIt's not a question of fighting. It's a question of patronage and cost/benefit analysis. Nobody is owed a stop. There has to be ridership.
Agree Mark. One nice side effect of this recession is the lunacy of the "Build it and they will come" brigade will be exposed. Unfortunately, I don't have a country to go back to for around 10 years until the economy recovers, if it ever does. Personally I don't think it has a hope in hell for the next 3 years.
I could be immature and go to IRN, show them what I said in 2002. We knew it then, and its being proven now. The pearls of "wisdom" from the West Lobby have been exposed. I'm not happy to see it, it would be nice if they were right, and I was wrong, but we all knew that at the time.
So thats you stuck in Toronto, and I'm stuck in KL. At least the weathers hot, the foods better, the beer is more expensive, and the politicians are even more corrupt and incompetent than Ireland. If you thought such a thing was ever possible, but unfortunately, it is.
Colm Moore
02-02-2009, 19:05
I think they have chosen the right humber of stations between Limerick and Galway to start with, but we mustn't fight against requests for more stations. The problem there is you get ghost stations like Phoenix Park (no passengers) and Monasterevin (no trains). As stations cost anything from several hundred thousand euro to several million, you have to be careful of the diversion of resources.
This is an important issue on this line, because there is quite a strong case for a station in the Limerick suburbs, as well as in growing villages like Cratloe. From this, you can see Cratloe (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=shannon+ireland&sll=34.352223,-85.079327&sspn=0.059806,0.11055&g=shannon&ie=UTF8&ll=52.700431,-8.765287&spn=0.005175,0.021973&t=h&z=16) is largely bungalows spread out along country lanes - not the basis for a train station. Now if you put in a proper commerical core and a had a population of a few thousand, that would be another matter. At least Sixmilebridge has streets.
Ardrahan can be seen here: http://ims0.osiemaps.ie/website/publicviewer/main.aspx?id=&utype=&ecom=S1&user= but you'll need to zoom in.
Those who are looking for more stations are potentially our allies, because they agree with us that road-based solutions are not all they are cracked up to be. If some proposal has to have a lower priority, let's call it that, and not pretend it isn't needed. Can I have a Luas stop outside my house please? More people live on my street that in some of these "villages".
2006 populations:
Craughwell + Ardrahan + Gort + Sixmilebridge + Cratloe = 5,931
Athenry 3,205 (4,042 in electoral division)
Craughwell 414 (1,363 in electoral division)
Ardrahan 480 (entire electoral division)
Gort 2,734 (2,782 in electoral division)
Ennis & environs 24,253 + population of west Clare
Sixmilebridge 1,659 (2,034 in electoral division)
Cratloe 643 (1,372 in electoral division)
How about providing for these first?
Swords 33,998
Navan 24,851
Letterkenny 17,586
Carrigaline 12,835
Midleton 10,048
Tramore 9,634
Shannon 9,222
Ashbourne 8,528
Dungarvan 8,362
Cavan 7,883
Nenagh 7,751
New Ross 7,709
Ratoath 7,249
Tuam 6,885
Trim 6,870
Youghal 6,785
Monaghan 6,710
Buncrana 5,911
Edenderry 5,888
Fermoy 5,873
Bandon 5,822
Dunboyne 5,713
Kells 5,248
Passage West 5,203
Newcastle West 5,098
Birr 5,081
Or any of these people who practically have to go to the next town to get a train:
Naas 20,044
Celbridge 17,262
Portmarnock 8,979
Rush 8,286
Lusk 5,236
ECOEYE featured the WRC recently and made a big fuss about the traffic in Crusheen and featured footage of the village with the traffic going through. It completely ignored that the Crusheen and Gort bypasse has already started construction.
I think Sixmilebridge will have reasonable rail traffic due to its proximity to Shannon airport, town and industrial estate.
http://www.clarecoco.ie/news/Road_Closure_Sixmilebridge.html
Temporary closing of roads in connection with Sixmilebridge railway station
Date issued: 6th March 2009
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 of Clare County Council's intention to close the road detailed hereunder for the period stated due to enable partial demolition of the existing arch bridge and construction of a new bridge deck which will facilitate railway track realignment and the construction of a new platform at the Sixmilebridge railway station.
Road to be closed
The R471 Shannon to Sixmilebridge Regional Road will be closed 100 metres either side of Atterbury railway bridge in Sixmilebridge. Practical considerations and Health & Safety requirements dictate that a full road closure will be required for the work to be undertaken.
Diversionary routes will be signposted and are as follows
Traffic travelling to Sixmilebridge from Shannon is advised to follow the detour route that will be in operation for the duration of the proposed closure. This detour will be signposted along the L-3177 local road, the R-458 regional road and the R-470 regional road.
Traffic travelling to Shannon from Sixmilebridge is advised to follow the detour route that will be in operation for the duration of the proposed closure. This detour will be signposted along the L-3147 local road, the R-470 regional road, the R-458 regional road and the L-3177 local road.
Dates and times of closure
The planned closure will begin on Friday the 27th March 2009 at 11:00 a.m. and end on Monday 30th March 2009 at 16:00 p.m.
Objections
Objections/representations may be made in writing to the
Senior Executive Officer,
Transportation & Infrastructure Department,
Clare County Council,
Áras Contae an Chláir,
New Road,
Ennis,
Co. Clare.
before 5:00 p.m. on Friday 13th March 2009
dowlingm
09-03-2009, 15:57
I think Sixmilebridge will have reasonable rail traffic due to its proximity to Shannon airport, town and industrial estate.Sixmilebridge will only have rail traffic due to Shannon if there is a feeder service of proper frequency. It's 8km from SMB to Shannon town, 14km to the Airport. BE has the upper hand here and will continue to.
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=487
Roadwork on the R471 at Atterbury Railway bridge by Media & PR
In order to provide a new Train Station in Sixmilebridge Iarnród Éireann will be carrying out works on the R471 at Atterbury Railway bridge that will involve some disruption to road users as indicated below.
Full Road Closure on the R471 at Atterbury Railway bridge in Sixmilebridge from Friday the 27th of March at 11.00am to Monday the 30th March at 4.00pm. This will facilitate the part demolition of the existing bridge and the construction of a new bridge.
Following the works above there will be part road closures on the R471. There will be temporary traffic lights at the Railway bridge on the R471 from the 31st of March to the 12th of April between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm. This will allow Iarnród Éireann to carry out works on the approach roads to the bridge.
Diversionary routes will be signposted and are as follows:
Traffic travelling to Sixmilebridge from Shannon is advised to follow the detour route that will be in operation for the duration of the proposed closure. This detour will be signposted along the L-3177 local road, the R-458 regional road and the R-470 regional road.
Traffic travelling to Shannon from Sixmilebridge is advised to follow the detour route that will be in operation for the duration of the proposed closure. This detour will be signposted along the L-3147 local road, the R-470 regional road, the R-458 regional road and the L-3177 local road.
More information on the project is available by phoning low call no. 1890 656591 or email wrc@irishrail.ie
Iarnród Éireann apologise for any disruption caused due to these necessary works. We would like to thank you for your continued support with this project and look forward to the opening of the Western Rail Corridor to our mutual advantage in the near future.
Will these works in Sixmilebridge on March 27th affect train services to Ennis that weekend?
Mark Gleeson
20-03-2009, 14:14
Yes but Irish Rail saying nothing
At least one train is replaced with a bus
Ya thought as much.
Any idea when they will be opening the station in Sixmilebridge?
ardratha
24-08-2009, 13:00
Hi Folks,
I passed by the "station???" yesterday and it would appear that work has stopped. The platform looks finished along with the bridge works but the parking area has very little done to it.
Does anyone know whats going on?
Regards,
A Local.
Mark Gleeson
24-08-2009, 13:42
Waiting on Clare County Council to build the car park
ardratha
27-08-2009, 13:09
Hi,
I spoke to John Crowe yesterday. He reckons that contractors will be on site in approx 2 weeks to complete the car park.
Regards
So much for the station been ready by last August/September.:rolleyes:
Are they going to have Sixmilebridge railway station re-opened by March 30th as it says in the timetables? They have been working on the car park and entrance for the past few weeks but I am not sure if they will have it done on time by the end of the month......
I Rang Ennis train station there and they gave me the following train fares from Sixmilebridge railway station:
Sixmilebridge-Ennis
Single -7.00 Euros
Day Return- 9.50 Euros
Sixmilebridge-Limerick
Single-7.00 Euros
Day Return- 9.50 Euros
Sixmilebridge-Dublin Heuston
5 day Return-47.00 Euros
Forgot to ask about Sixmilebridge-Galway fares. Station will be open Tuesday morning March the 30th for business.
CorkALVIN
07-01-2011, 13:09
the only way more stations should be built on the Ennis is if there is an increase in line speed - I suspect the car/rail equation is getting pretty marginal given the road improvements.
The most obvious way to justify more stations and higher speed would be if a potentially profitable short spur was built to serve Shannon Airport and town from somewhere such as Cratloe. The line could be rebranded as the Shannon Airport Link, or perhaps 'LASER' (Limerick and Shannon/Ennis Railway)
Mark Gleeson
07-01-2011, 13:42
The spur option was deemed unworkable and slow
Shannon was ruled out on cost grounds, the routing via Shannon was required to maintain current journey times to Ennis
600 million was quoted for a new twin track line from the outskirts of Limerick, through Shannon rejoining about 5 miles south of Ennis.
Needless to say it didn't come close even a 1:1 cost benefit analysis
dowlingm
10-01-2011, 21:52
CorkALVIN - if you build a spur, you add massively to travel times. If you build a deviation, even at 75mph line speed, you run into a problem of how the line gets through the airport lands. Look at it in Google Earth and figure out how a diesel train would run in from Shannon Town and out towards Ennis.
Thomas J Stamp
11-01-2011, 13:51
Lets keep it real here lads, I'm sure you know what I mean.
The 19:10 from Ennis stopping in Sixmilebridge at 19:27 going to Limerick and onto Limerick Junction never turned up this evening. There was no announcements on the public address system or on the info board. Ended up getting a lift into Limerick with other passengers waiting in the Bridge where we found out the train had hit some cattle between Ennis and Sixmilebridge. Passengers from Ennis were bussed into Limerick. IR could have announced that the train was cancelled and put on a bus to pick passengers in Sixmilebridge (it may have arrived after we left for Limerick). Instead there was zero info. Pretty shoddy.
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