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Mark Gleeson · 21-03-2011, 11:55

As we have said from day 1 a dedicated intercity service from Belfast is what is needed with the correct train. The current setup is likely to fall apart for various reasons. Capacity is still very short in supply and numbers seem to be growing

Timetable wise if capacity on the route is exploited it would be possible to get an ICR train through to Connolly non stop from Gormanston or even Drogheda without impacting in any way elsewhere. Overtake at Mosney and Skerries and a train can start for Dublin from the northbound platform in Balbriggan

I am told that if the artificial supports were removed fares would increase on the NI side

21-03-2011, 11:55	#81
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	As we have said from day 1 a dedicated intercity service from Belfast is what is needed with the correct train. The current setup is likely to fall apart for various reasons. Capacity is still very short in supply and numbers seem to be growing Timetable wise if capacity on the route is exploited it would be possible to get an ICR train through to Connolly non stop from Gormanston or even Drogheda without impacting in any way elsewhere. Overtake at Mosney and Skerries and a train can start for Dublin from the northbound platform in Balbriggan I am told that if the artificial supports were removed fares would increase on the NI side __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 21-03-2011 at 11:58.