[unoffical strike action] Disruption at Mallow

[Mark Gleeson]

Here we go again

Travel Alerts
Some disruption to early Cork and Kerry services by Corporate Communications

Due to unofficial action being taken by two members of the NBRU in Mallow, there is some disruption to rail services from Cork and Kerry this morning.

The 0530 Cork-Heuston service is cancelled between Mallow and Limerick Junction. Train service will operate onwards from Limerick Junction. Alternative transfer has been provided for Cork and Mallow customers.

0655 Tralee-Heuston will operate from Tralee to Mallow only. Onward transfer by bus is arranged for customers.

No other services are expected to be affected.

The unofficial action arises from disciplinary action being taken against an individual in respect of failing to discharge their duties. The individual and one colleague (both station staff in Mallow), rather than work through the proper procedures agreed between Iarnród Éireann and its trade unions, have abandoned these processes and staged this action, which is unjustifiable.

We urge that they cease this unofficial action immediately, and also urge the NBRU to do all in their power to ensure that agreed procedures are followed, and unnecessary disruption avoided.

[PaulM]

I really hope they get fired. I wouldn't wish that on any one but a message needs to be sent that deciding not to adhere to procedures and then striking when disciplined will not be accepted.

[Mark Gleeson]

There is something funny going on how can 2 station staff cancel a train ?

The driver and guard are the only 2 people required onboard, no need for a ticket checker or anyone on the platform to assist, Mallow could be unstaffed trains could still stop. All signalling is controlled from Dublin

The 5:30 ex Cork appears to have run empty to Limerick Junction

[comcor]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

There is something funny going on how can 2 station staff cancel a train ?

The driver and guard are the only 2 people required onboard, no need for a ticket checker or anyone on the platform to assist, Mallow could be unstaffed trains could still stop. All signalling is controlled from Dublin

The 5:30 ex Cork appears to have run empty to Limerick Junction

So, Cork passengers were bussed to Limerick Junction to meet a train that left Cork anyway. I could understand if they chose not to stop in Mallow, but that is just odd.

[Mark Gleeson]

As is often the case Iarnrod Eireann are not being honest and as they have in the been complicit in allowing the unofficial action to impact well beyond its scope (1,2)

Its highly unlikely that the 2 car 2700 arrow set at Limerick Junction would be sent in it place and we have no reports of that happening


(1) Note during protests re CIE future DART drivers were facilated by management by terminating trains in Pearse, this is not standard practice
(2) During the Cork strike Irish Rail management breach trust at a delicate stage of negotiations

[Mark Gleeson]

Latest info from Mallow indicates that the Iarnrod Eireann statement is false and misleading

The two staff involved are in fact a ticket checker and a guard, they are not station staff as quoted. The ticket checker was disciplined

Still doesn't explain the 5:30 ex Cork being effected which has a Cork crew

Bonus points if you can work out why the guard is on strike as well, its quite easy if you know how old CIE worked