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Mark Gleeson · 03-10-2006, 09:53

Cork Galway requires 2 reversals, one at Athenry and one at Limerick, the closed direct route via Patrickswell requires three since the direct curve in Limerick is built on

Going via Limerick junction has some benfits, you pass Knocklong and Kilmallock but also a Cork Galway train would offer a connection to/from a Dublin service (in both directions in fact) and don't forget that Tipperary town is 3 miles from Limerick Junction, Tipperary Racecourse is actually at Limerick Junction

Its also a 100mph line from Charleville to Limerick Junction

03-10-2006, 09:53	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Cork Galway requires 2 reversals, one at Athenry and one at Limerick, the closed direct route via Patrickswell requires three since the direct curve in Limerick is built on Going via Limerick junction has some benfits, you pass Knocklong and Kilmallock but also a Cork Galway train would offer a connection to/from a Dublin service (in both directions in fact) and don't forget that Tipperary town is 3 miles from Limerick Junction, Tipperary Racecourse is actually at Limerick Junction Its also a 100mph line from Charleville to Limerick Junction