Someone posted this on politics.ie
I can't vouch for its accuracy, but it does seem believable.
Quote:
Have got into my procession some Notes from an Iarnrod Eireann Meeting this morning in relation to the Malahide bridge collaspe.
1. After Engineer accessment of the Bridge it was agreed that the entire Bridge will need replaced
2. No Temporary measure can be put in place and Train services on the Dublin-Belfast line will be out of service for at least 11 months and beyond
3. Figures are down by 65% on line as of Thursday
4. Confirmation that NIE are seeking financial renumeration for damage to service
5. Driver concern in relation to signals for this fault. Signalling did not work. Mention of Union action
6. They had already discussed the dealings of the Engineer visit to the bridge on the Tuesday following a report from Malahide YC - Nothing more to report only they await a detailed submission
That's all folks - Suppose the mains thing is it will be out for at least 11 months and NIE looking compensation.
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