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Mark · 07-06-2007, 10:29

The only two routes that could possibly sustain high-ish speeds are Dublin-Cork-Dublin and Dublin-Belfast-Dublin no? Im basing this on the populations at either end of the route and at possible major stops/hubs in between. Dublin-Cork-Dublin being the more promising.

Even at that rate these routes are not as far apart as many high speed routes in Europe. Im just being conservative but would spending enough money so that the journey time beats the car be sufficient? The interurban routes when finished arent going to get any faster..

I just think the cost of purchasing 125mph capable power cars might not match the gain. Could 2.25 hours be improved on without purchasing new stock?

Economist I am not!

07-06-2007, 10:29	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern line Posts: 1,311	The only two routes that could possibly sustain high-ish speeds are Dublin-Cork-Dublin and Dublin-Belfast-Dublin no? Im basing this on the populations at either end of the route and at possible major stops/hubs in between. Dublin-Cork-Dublin being the more promising. Even at that rate these routes are not as far apart as many high speed routes in Europe. Im just being conservative but would spending enough money so that the journey time beats the car be sufficient? The interurban routes when finished arent going to get any faster.. I just think the cost of purchasing 125mph capable power cars might not match the gain. Could 2.25 hours be improved on without purchasing new stock? Economist I am not! Last edited by Mark : 07-06-2007 at 10:33.