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StephenM · 08-02-2007, 14:58

I noticed last Friday morning that there was no dedicated train for Westport as such for the 08:20, having seen another train pull in before 8 (More than likely the Carlow service that arrives at 07:52) for the last year, that train was the one that served Westport where as previously there has always been a dedicated train waiting for Westport. Has Iarnród Éireann managed to reduce the number of trains required to operate these 2 service somehow? I thought this was a bit strange considering it would mean a late night service to get that set down the country to operate this early morning service into Heuston (201 + 5/6 + Dining Car). It could also be a once off!

Anyone have a possible reason for this? I cant see too many services after 10:00pm for Intercity setups like this. The stock that comes in at 07:52 leaves Dublin at 20:05.

08-02-2007, 14:58	#1
StephenM Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back using the car due poor service Posts: 135	Train that operates the 08:20 I noticed last Friday morning that there was no dedicated train for Westport as such for the 08:20, having seen another train pull in before 8 (More than likely the Carlow service that arrives at 07:52) for the last year, that train was the one that served Westport where as previously there has always been a dedicated train waiting for Westport. Has Iarnród Éireann managed to reduce the number of trains required to operate these 2 service somehow? I thought this was a bit strange considering it would mean a late night service to get that set down the country to operate this early morning service into Heuston (201 + 5/6 + Dining Car). It could also be a once off! Anyone have a possible reason for this? I cant see too many services after 10:00pm for Intercity setups like this. The stock that comes in at 07:52 leaves Dublin at 20:05.