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Originally Posted by Eddie
First time I've ever heard of the Dart operating on two different sections, but it has been discussed on this forum before when there's a blockage somewhere on the line.
Was it RUI that proposed this to Irish Rail, and how did it work?
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The DART system being split into multiple sections is fairly routine due to to bridge strikes, level crossing problems, OHLE issues and the now routine flooding in the Dun Laoghaire/Dalkey section and at Claremont LC on the Howth branch. It is true that Irish Rail tended to abandon the entire service south of Dun Laoghaire in the event of disruption. While usage of a Dalkey/Bray/Greystones DART service is likely to be minimal a service should be provided where possible to avoid needlessly stranding passengers in locations where other realistic public transport alternatives are unavailable. Given the track layout at Dalkey it is not really practical to run the full frequency, but a 30 minute service in each direction is a good alternative.