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Forum: Up To Date Travel Information 24-10-2007, 15:17
Replies: 15
Views: 5,984
Posted By PaulM
Slightly OT but I was on a Luas the other day and...

Slightly OT but I was on a Luas the other day and as we pulled IN to Charlemont, the driver announced "Sorry folks, I've just heard from control that we'll be waiting about 60 seconds here." Sure...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 19-10-2007, 15:11
Replies: 37
Views: 46,830
Posted By PaulM
Is there such a thing? On the road I used to work...

Is there such a thing? On the road I used to work on there was some old bag who used to give out to people about parking there. According to her it was a private road.
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 19-10-2007, 08:22
Replies: 37
Views: 46,830
Posted By PaulM
Cheap housing.

Cheap housing.
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 18-10-2007, 23:16
Replies: 37
Views: 46,830
Posted By PaulM
I was a student in Maynooth no so long ago. I...

I was a student in Maynooth no so long ago. I started in 2000 and graduated in 2004. The difference Maynooth underwent in that time is phenomenal. It barely resembles the place it was when I started...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 18-10-2007, 15:45
Replies: 120
Views: 113,380
Posted By PaulM
Yes you will. This is why the desk at Connolly is...

Yes you will. This is why the desk at Connolly is misleading. Not everyone knows the rules and people think this is an acceptable alternative.
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 18-10-2007, 13:28
Replies: 120
Views: 113,380
Posted By PaulM
Do a quick survey of the commuting public. Ask...

Do a quick survey of the commuting public. Ask them do they know this rule.

Then ask them have they ever bought a ticket at their destination. Then ask them if they believe this is acceptable.
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 18-10-2007, 09:06
Replies: 120
Views: 113,380
Posted By PaulM
Ah Mark, as usual you are only seeing things in...

Ah Mark, as usual you are only seeing things in black and white.

IE are full of inconsistencies.
People are often told to pay at the other end.
There is a desk saying "Purchase your ticket here (or...
Forum: General Irish Rail Discussion 18-10-2007, 08:52
Replies: 17
Views: 10,965
Posted By PaulM
Does anyone know about this on the Luas? I have...

Does anyone know about this on the Luas? I have had plain clothed people ask to see my ticket and where I'm going (they have RPA badges but I could make one too). Since I have a smart card they ask...
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 17-10-2007, 14:25
Replies: 120
Views: 113,380
Posted By PaulM
Sorry to dig up an old thread but it is quite and...

Sorry to dig up an old thread but it is quite and interesting one.

The funny thing is, if the "fly trap" actually pointed out it was a desk for the standard fair, people wouldn't be queuing at it. I...
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 17-10-2007, 10:49
Replies: 30
Views: 11,204
Posted By PaulM
Hmmm, you're saying it is difficult for a young...

Hmmm, you're saying it is difficult for a young person to realize it is polite to offer their seat to an elderly / disabled person? You sound charming.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 15-10-2007, 15:15
Replies: 2
Views: 2,492
Posted By PaulM
Scrap PAYE allowances, urges ISME

Hmm, I'm only typing this as vBulletin doesn't allow you put a quote with no other text. :p
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 03-10-2007, 08:34
Replies: 3
Views: 3,625
Posted By PaulM
What impresses me is the amount of work he put...

What impresses me is the amount of work he put in... and how some people don't seem to realize he is obviously taking the piss.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 26-09-2007, 13:29
Replies: 22
Views: 6,494
Posted By PaulM
That is because commuters shouldn't expect one....

That is because commuters shouldn't expect one. Seats are nice but I do not expect one everyday, rather I am happy if I do get one. :)
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 25-09-2007, 10:53
Replies: 11
Views: 12,398
Posted By PaulM
I'll be sure to get your train then, I've never...

I'll be sure to get your train then, I've never gotten a seat at Pearse in the morning, they don't usually show up until Landsdowne.
Forum: Longford-Maynooth-Dunboyne-Clonsilla-Dublin line 25-09-2007, 09:10
Replies: 11
Views: 12,398
Posted By PaulM
I disagree, you are almost always guaranteed a...

I disagree, you are almost always guaranteed a seat at Connolly, this may not be the case at Pearse.
Forum: Dublin Rosslare 19-09-2007, 12:23
Replies: 86
Views: 68,514
Posted By PaulM
That is exactly why they are on time. Someone can...

That is exactly why they are on time. Someone can correct but I think if it is within 10 / 15 minutes it is considered on time. Most countries say 5.

In Sweden the trains arrive exactly when...
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 04-09-2007, 10:45
Replies: 5
Views: 3,215
Posted By PaulM
85% Bioethanol? That's quite impressive, I would...

85% Bioethanol? That's quite impressive, I would assume it is cheaper too. I wonder when the other oil companies will start to roll it out? They're better off getting in early, everywhere will start...
Forum: Rail Users Ireland Canteen 28-08-2007, 12:36
Replies: 5
Views: 3,215
Posted By PaulM
Bio-fuel

I saw that Maxol are now selling unleaded with 5% bio-ethanol. This is quite good, I think a move toward bio-fuel. I would imagine that it is not long before the other petrol companies follow...
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 28-08-2007, 11:36
Replies: 8
Views: 7,742
Posted By PaulM
Let's move into the 21st century shall we?...

Let's move into the 21st century shall we? Railway stations aren't there to be "nice buildings", they are there to serve the public.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 27-08-2007, 15:20
Replies: 1
Views: 2,470
Posted By PaulM
[article] Greens pour cold water on Dublin orbital motorway plan

Nice to see a little sense at Government level. :)
Forum: Luas Discussion 21-08-2007, 08:20
Replies: 31
Views: 31,709
Posted By PaulM
This is what caught me out, had I known there was...

This is what caught me out, had I known there was a limit I would done it in two transactions but I had gotten rid of most of it and had about 2.50 left... I won't make that mistake again.
Forum: Luas Discussion 20-08-2007, 09:26
Replies: 31
Views: 31,709
Posted By PaulM
Another irritating thing

I hate change, I never carry it but have a load of it I used to use for bus fare.

Today I went to top up my smart card with 10euro worth of change. I was nearly finished topping up when the machine...
Forum: Luas Discussion 14-08-2007, 11:02
Replies: 31
Views: 31,709
Posted By PaulM
The RPA "smart" card is the worst use...

The RPA "smart" card is the worst use of the word 'smart' I have come across. There are not features that actually make it 'smart', it is just a pre-paid digital ticket, single journey, ticket.
Forum: Events, Happenings and Media 03-08-2007, 11:31
Replies: 25
Views: 19,900
Posted By PaulM
This has always been pretty common in Connolly,...

This has always been pretty common in Connolly, it may have improved recently but I used to see it nearly every day. IE are great. :rolleyes:
Forum: Luas Discussion 01-08-2007, 08:23
Replies: 31
Views: 31,709
Posted By PaulM
I don't know or care. All I'm concerned about is...

I don't know or care. All I'm concerned about is Luas. If the RPA wanted to cap the weekly spend on Smart cards so it was no more expensive than a weekly ticket, they could. They simply won't as they...
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