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Originally Posted by ocian
Any idea Mark (or anyone else for that matter) if IR will be using the 4 carriage 22000 trains on the Rosslare line? I have e-mailed and written to IR so many times in the past asking them to replace the 29000 trains with the 22000s, but they always say they are using the 29000s because the 3 car 22000s are too small for the busy times (and most of the stations are too short for a 6 car 22000). So does any one know if they'll replace the 2 or 3 29000s we have with the 4 car 22000s when they're ready? Personally I'm getting sick of the 29000s on this line!
P.S. I'm new to the Forum so don't murder me if this has already been discussed somewhere
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You may well see 4 car sets on Rosslare, I would imagine it is rather likely.
The 29k sets have to be used on certain trains due to the higher loadings at present. As to whether they will all be replaced, I wouldn't imagine that this will necessarily happen. Some may be replaced but I'd imagine the commuter services will stay 29k operated.
Remember that there are no additional units arising from this reconfiguration, but if certain trains are shortened from 2 x 3pce to 1 x 4pce additional sets may become available.
Until they actually plan this out and start the reconfigurations, we'll have to wait and see.