I'd be almost 100% certain the train was on time and left no earlier than the published time. The signaling record I have would tend to confirm this.
Once the doors are closed they are closed. In the Athlone case on the main platform the driver is on the wrong side Dublin bound so once the signal is given he swaps back to the driving side and takes off
You are advised to be at the platform 2 minutes before departure at the very least.
I have had long discussions with managers about the need to depart exactly on time and not to hang around, seconds count.
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